Astronics-posted 3 months ago
$72,746 - $110,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Waukegan, IL
1,001-5,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

  • Work within a project team to understand system architecture and functionality, as well as the integration and interaction of the system/equipment with the aircraft
  • Perform the necessary aircraft manual research to source power, identify and source the appropriate discrete and ARINC 429 signals from existing avionics LRU's onboard the aircraft, and identify open disconnect positions
  • Develop components and system installations to satisfy competing design requirements including: cost, schedule, manufacturability, etc.
  • Develop parts lists/Bills of Materials for piece-part, assembly and installation drawings
  • Develop pin-to-pin wire diagrams and the associated cable and harness manufacturing drawings needed to integrate the electrical system architecture from the LRU specifications/requirements, interconnectivity documents, and/or block diagrams
  • Produce piece-part, assembly and installation drawings requisite to effectively communicate manufacturing data and installation design
  • Develop work instructions based on electrical drawings
  • Conduct aircraft surveys to facilitate component and installation design as well as identify potential installation challenges associated with the existing aircraft structure and retrofit installs
  • Act as Lead Engineer on programs and interface with customer on technical issues and during design reviews
  • Work with aircraft mechanical and installation teams to troubleshoot system installation and operation problems as well as support certification and operability testing
  • Occasional mentoring of less senior employees
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, or in a related technical and/or equivalent field
  • Familiarity and/or experience working with a 2D CAD package, preferably AutoCAD
  • Familiarity and/or experience developing piece-part, assembly and/or installation drawings
  • Experience in the aviation/aerospace or similar industry
  • 2+ years of experience working in an electrical design capacity
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
  • 401K, Profit Sharing & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTOS), Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
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