Component Engineer (2025-072)

Astronics-posted 5 months ago

$72,476 - $109,119/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Remote • Kirkland, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

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Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems (AES) is seeking a Component Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Services Team in Kirkland, WA. This position offers flexibility to work from home with occasional time in the office depending on project needs. If you are passionate about making an impact 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! The Component Engineer works in the Engineering Services department to support all teams in the selection, specification, and qualification of off-the-shelf (or industry standard-defined) electrical and mechanical components for Astronics products and processes. Other functions include Mitigation of Supply Chain risk through monitoring of component life cycle, identification of alternate manufacturing sources, maintenance of OTS components in the parts database, and providing related technical guidance to all AES organizational functions.

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 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.

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).

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.

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.

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