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Systems Engineer 3 (2019-034) 

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES  
Location Kirkland, WA  
Description

Systems Engineer 3 2019-034

Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. We work side by-side with customers, integrating our array of power, connectivity, lighting, structure, interior, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, we've delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

Job Summary

The overriding business objective for the Systems Engineer will be to help grow the business by successfully designing innovative aircraft power systems. The key performance objectives for this position are described below.

  • Innovative Power Systems. The successful Systems Engineer will leverage their significant technical skill and experience to develop new electrical power systems which offer substantial benefits in weight, cost, and/or reliability over traditional approaches. The Systems Engineer will lead the system and LRU requirements definition and the requirements verification activity. The ability to document system and LRU requirements for innovative designs, primarily for airborne environments is required. We are looking for high performance engineers who thrive on power system product development. It is expected within 3 months of hire, the Systems Engineer will be leading, and have primary responsibility for, the requirements definition and verification of multiple aircraft power product.

  • Credibility with Customers. Meet or communicate with customers to develop credibility as a leading expert in the design and certification of aircraft electrical power systems. A goal of the System Engineer will be to impress, gain confidence, and build credibility with key customers reinforcing the fact that Astronics AES provides the best solution for their aircraft power needs. By providing technical assistance to customers, building key relationships, and increasing credibility, the challenge is to build our reputation as the recognized industry leader of aircraft electrical power systems in our market segment.

  • New Technology Trade-Offs. The Systems Engineer will be knowledgeable about new technology trends in power systems and be able to make logical recommendations, based upon experience and certification rules, about the practical implementation of these technologies.

  • High Performance Team Environment. Astronics AES is known as one of the best places to work in the Seattle area. Working in a highly productive team environment is key to our success. The successful Systems Engineer will work in a cross functional team, including electrical engineers, test engineers, technicians, mechanical engineers, program management, software, manufacturing, and supply chain to achieve success. The ability to work in a positive team atmosphere is critical to success.

  • Develop a cooperative working relationship with internal engineering resources to provide technical guidance, peer reviews, technical oversight of power designs. The Systems Engineer will successfully develop a collaborative relationship with design engineering staff at Astronics to provide technical guidance, mentorship, and peer reviews. Evidence of success will be assisting in the growth path of less experienced engineers, and making critical impacts in design reviews and peer reviews.

In summary, the successful candidate will have a significant impact to the growth of Astronics. This is an exciting leadership position within a dynamic company that is excited about the long-term growth of aircraft electrical power systems and the long-term career development that can coincide with that growth.

Requirements: Electrical Engineering degree required and 5+ years related experience. Experience with DO-160, Business Jets, Boeing, and Airbus requirements a plus.

Eligibility Requirement: Must be a US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible. Astronics AES is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Astronics AES is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail recruiting@astronics.com or call: 425-881-1700. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

 
Position Requirements  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
 
About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.
 
EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.  

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