Mechanical Engineer - Sr. or Staff Level (2026-139)

Astronics • Kirkland, WA

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Senior or Staff Level Mechanical Engineer to join our Cabin Electronics Product Support Team in Kirkland, WA. This is a hybrid/on-site position offering the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week, depending on project needs. Candidates local to the greater Seattle/Kirkland, WA area are highly desired. Astronics' Cabin Electronics Product Group is the world's leading manufacturer of in-seat power systems for the commercial airline industry. Our EmPower� product line delivers scalable power solutions for aircraft passenger cabins and flight decks, and is trusted by over 280 airlines, IFE suppliers, and every major aircraft OEM worldwide. We're looking for a mechanical engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems for products already in the field. In this role, you'll support Astronics AES's Cabin Electronics products throughout their lifecycle-evaluating design changes, testing product performance, and driving root cause investigations that lead to lasting improvements. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, and Quality, building a deep understanding of how design decisions ripple downstream into product quality, manufacturability, and cost. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving and wants to see the tangible impact of their work on products flying on commercial aircraft around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution required.
• Senior Mechanical Engineer: Typically 5+ years of direct experience in the duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this role.
• Staff Mechanical Engineer: Typically 8+ years of direct experience in the duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this role.
• Solid modeling design experience required; SolidWorks strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access items subject to U.S. export-control laws.
• An offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug test, which includes screening for cannabis use.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PLM/configuration management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and review design changes to ensure products continue to meet requirements and remain producible.
• Develop or modify assembly fixtures and other tooling to support production and test operations.
• Research and update engineering documentation and specifications as needed.
• Partner with the Drafting Department to submit drawing changes that reflect design intent and meet AES standards.
• Use the lifecycle/configuration management system to prepare, submit, and explain product updates, and review or approve changes submitted by teammates.
• Support evaluation of new and existing designs to identify improvements.
• Generate detailed design documentation for electronic circuit board enclosures and assemblies using 3D CAD software and 3D printing.
• Represent the product support perspective-and share lessons learned-during new product design and introduction reviews.
• Support environmental testing (temperature, vibration, and others) to gather engineering data on product changes.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action efforts to resolve complex problems, including field failures, producibility challenges, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Bring a continuous improvement mindset to the role by identifying opportunities and actively participating in process improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong, cooperative working relationships with internal teams, including Electrical and Systems Engineering, Technicians, Operations, Quality, and Program Management.
• Promote a positive, collaborative team culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus optional critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, Employee Assistance Program, and a culture that supports balance.
• Generous PTO: Starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior