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Astronics Corporation · 5 months ago

Component Engineer (2025-072)

Kirkland, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$72K/yr - $109K/yr

2+ years exp

Astronics is a company recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work, focusing on the latest technologies in the aircraft industry. The Component Engineer will support the selection, specification, and qualification of electrical and mechanical components while mitigating supply chain risks and providing technical guidance across the organization.

AerospaceManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Enter new (or update existing) OTS (Off-The-Shelf), BTP (Built-To-Print), or production material components into the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) database for final review by senior Component Engineers

Provide technical support to New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Support Engineering teams upon request. Assist in the resolution or escalation of component-related issues and communicate proactively with cross-functional stakeholders

Assist in the identification of 'Form-Fit-Function' (FFF) equivalent or similar alternate manufacturing part numbers

Participate in Component Engineering team support to Engineering and Supply Chain for component end-of-life, obsolescence, and availability issues

Assist in the resolution or escalation of component issues and communicate proactively with cross-functional stakeholders

Assist in the maintenance of the company’s Industry Standards library

Provide support, under the direction of a Senior Component Engineer, for company-led strategic initiatives and team-driven continuous process improvement projects

Assist in drafting and updating procedures or guidelines, for review by Senior Component Engineers

Maintain reports, metrics, data, or other deliverables as directed

Qualification

Electrical engineering principlesComponent life cycle managementPLM softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicroelectronic components knowledgeLean/Six Sigma familiarityMicrosoft SharePointTime managementProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) field. Or a suitable combination of work experience and education may be substituted for degree requirement

Typically 2+ years of direct experience in the key duties and responsibilities of the position

Familiarity with electrical engineering principles and common electronic components

Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks within a set timeframe

Demonstrated systematic problem-solving skills and an understanding of how to analyze data with metrics

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups

Strong skills with Microsoft Excel (or similar software)

Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis

Preferred

Knowledge of microelectronic components and technologies, as well as with materials and manufacturing processes typically used in OEM electronics production. Awareness of industry and military standards applicable to such components

Familiarity with product life cycle management and common practices related to component obsolescence

Familiarity with third party database services such as Accuris or Silicon Experts

Familiarity with PLM software

Experience with Microsoft SharePoint

Familiarity with Lean and / or Six Sigma concepts

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture

Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays