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Astronics Corporation · 3 months ago

Systems Engineer - Senior or Staff Level (2025-093)

Kirkland, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $154K/yr

5+ years exp

Astronics is a leader in the aerospace industry, seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer at the Senior or Staff Level to join their Airborne Power & Control Product Group. The role focuses on designing next-generation aircraft power systems, leading requirements definition and verification, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development of innovative power solutions.

AerospaceManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilize your extensive experience to design and develop electrical power systems, focusing on innovations that offer weight, cost, and reliability benefits over traditional solutions. Lead the LRU requirements definition and verification process

Engage with customers to establish yourself as a trusted expert in aircraft electrical power systems design and certification. Build and maintain key relationships to enhance Astronics AES's reputation as the industry leader in aircraft power solutions

Stay abreast of new technology trends in power systems and provide insightful recommendations based on practical experience and certification standards

Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software engineers, test engineers, technicians, mechanical engineers, program management, manufacturing, and supply chain to achieve project success

Foster cooperative working relationships with internal engineering teams, providing technical guidance, conducting peer reviews, and offering mentorship. Contribute to the growth and development of less experienced engineers and ensure the quality and reliability of power system designs

Qualification

Electrical power systemsRequirements capture toolsAerospace cybersecurityTechnical document authoringSystem development processCustomer interactionTeam collaborationTechnical presentations

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Experience with requirements capture and management tools such as Polarion, Caliber, DOORS, and Jama

Ability to author technical documents, including specifications and plans

Experience following a defined system development process

Experience presenting technical information to customers and management

Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-structured environment

Demonstrates proficiency (typically 5-7 years of direct experience) with the above duties and responsibilities for consideration as Sr. Systems Engineer

Demonstrates expertise (typically 8 or more years of direct experience) with the above duties and responsibilities for consideration as Staff Systems Engineer

Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible

Employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening

Preferred

Experience with DO-160, ARP4754, bizjet, helicopter, electric aircraft, aircraft electrical power systems, and aircraft OEM requirements are highly desired

Aerospace cybersecurity (DO-326A, DO-356A) experience is a plus

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, Hybrid work arrangements.

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