Staff Integration & Development Test Engineer

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Staff Integration & Development Test Engineer to join our cohesive team of professional problem solvers in Kirkland, WA.

If you have experience designing test systems and writing up test procedures and are passionate about making an impact and driving innovation with a forward-thinking company that stays at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry-and has been recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years - please read on!

JOB SUMMARY

The overriding business objective for the Staff Integration Engineer will be to support the design, development, and test of innovative aircraft Power Systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and revise complex system integration and development test procedures, perform complex tests and document results from lab and aircraft testing

Prepare and review custom test equipment drawings and designs

Coordinate and track formal test equipment drawing release process

Support less experienced engineers on custom test equipment design

Analyze and solve complex technical problems that require in-depth evaluation of variable factors, partially through use of test data and specification requirements

Organize and analyze data and document results using a variety of data plotting and analysis tools. Review results to ensure their accuracy and appropriateness

Perform system integration and development testing and troubleshooting using custom test equipment and standard lab test equipment. Define standard and custom test equipment to support problem discovery and isolation.

Define standard and custom test equipment to support integration projects and development projects

Prepare and present complex technical information of diverse scope for internal and external engineers, program personnel, and other internal and external customers

Guide technicians and engineers in performing system integration and unit level development test and custom test equipment builds

Support selection and provide guidance and review of external suppliers of test equipment

Develop software programs and use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems

Support system, environmental and electromagnetic interference testing of aircraft electrical power generation, conversion, and distribution equipment in the APC department

Prepare and review system and unit level test procedures and reports for aircraft electrical power generation, conversion, and distribution equipment

Support DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 testing on aerospace electrical power equipment

Develop and review development and qualification test procedures for environmental and EMI

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution or related technical discipline required

Demonstrates proficiency ~ typically eight (8) or more years of direct experience in the duties & responsibilities of the position.

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 pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Base salary range is $132,983 - $199,474 per year. (Mid-point is $166,228).

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, work/life balance culture

Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year