Sr. Electrical Engineer, Product Support

JOB SUMMARY The Ballard Technology Product Group is the industry leader for reliable aircraft and avionics data interface solutions.

By delivering innovative commercial aircraft interface devices, rugged embedded COTS products, and powerful avionics test and simulation solutions, all with world-class customer support, Ballard has earned the loyalty of aerospace, military, and government users worldwide.

The Sr.

Electrical Engineer, Product Support will address and resolve manufacturing and field related problems, be responsible for cost, product and maintenance improvements, address component sourcing and obsolescence, and conduct qualification and verification testing associated with design changes.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the continued performance, reliability, and quality of our electrical products.

The qualified candidate will develop a collaborative relationship with a cross-functional team of electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers, technicians, program management, manufacturing, and supply chain to achieve success.

The intent is to learn from the technical guidance, mentorship, and peer reviews of more senior staff and be able to share knowledge and best practices with junior staff members and interns.

Duties & Responsibilities: * Product Sustaining * Team focal for product sustaining projects including obsolescence mitigation and market-driven modifications * Collaborate with Engineering teams to incorporate design changes into existing products * Document product designs and changes by preparing bills of material, drawings, and associated change orders * Operations Support * Provide timely analysis of production tests failures, identifying root cause and driving corrective actions with appropriate departments * Support manufacturing, sales & marketing, quality, and supply chain functions for new and existing products * Assist in the transition of new products from Engineering to Operations * Customer Support * Investigate and resolve complex hardware issues reported by customers.

* When required, perform testing, evaluations and analysis of RMA returns to maintain customers' satisfaction * Product Improvements * Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining or improving product performance and quality * Work with suppliers to select cost-effective components and materials * Project Support * Contribute to New Product Development Programs as necessary, including part numbering strategies, electrical design, V&V, certification, and transition to operations * Manage individual projects and special engineering requests throughout the development cycle * Product Compliance * Ensure that product designs and modifications comply with relevant industry standards and regulations * May lead product qualification and agency compliance test programs * May interface with regulatory agencies and test agencies Education: * Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from an accredited institution Experience - Knowledge/Skills/Abilites: * Demonstrates competency - typically 5+ years of direct experience in the duties & responsibilities shown above and Required Skills listed below: * High Speed Circuit Design, including Best Practices and Thermal Consideration * Component Analysis / Datasheet Understanding * Schematic Analysis in DxDesigner, LTSpice, or equivalent * PCB Analysis in PADS or equivalent * Digital & Analog Circuit Troubleshooting * Programming in a Windows and Linux environment * Programming in C and/or C++ * Tools: Oscilloscopes, DMMs, DC Power Supplies * Interpreting Industry Standards Additional Preferred Skills: * PCI, PCIe, PXIe, and USB experience * Experience with Avionics Databuses/Designs * Thermal Imaging, Spectrum Analyzer experience * FPGA code analysis in Verilog or equivalent * Programming in scripting languages * Testing to DO-160 and Military Standards Employment Eligibility Requirements: * As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.

* An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check and drug screen which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Base salary range is $102,687 - $154,031.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including: * Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity * Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, Hybrid work arrangements for many positions, work/life balance culture * Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year