Sr Mechanical Engineer - Cabin Electronics
About The Position
Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems (AES) is seeking a Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer for its Cabin Electronics Product Team in Kirkland, Washington. The position supports development of complex power solutions for aircraft passenger cabins and flight decks, including the EmPower® product line, which provides scalable power solutions used by airlines, in-flight entertainment suppliers, and aircraft manufacturers worldwide. The engineer provides technical leadership across new product development, working on problems of diverse scope and engaging internal and external stakeholders to resolve engineering issues. Work includes conceptual and detailed mechanical design, documentation, structural and thermal analysis, and environmental test support. The role also collaborates with systems, electrical, and software engineering, as well as program management; communicates in design reviews and technical reports; and supports ongoing production through investigations and reviews of design changes and product improvements. This is an on-site position with flexibility to work from home part-time depending on project needs. The employer is subject to ITAR requirements, so applicants must be a US Person under ITAR. Employment offers are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including screening for cannabis use.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Senior Mechanical Engineer: typically 5 or more years of direct experience in the listed duties and responsibilities.
- Staff Mechanical Engineer: typically 8 or more years of direct experience in the listed duties and responsibilities.
- Ability to develop innovative product designs from concept to production, including planning, design, analysis, and documentation of high-complexity mechanical designs.
- Experience in printed circuit board packaging and cooling techniques for electronic equipment.
- Experience with CAD modeling and analysis tools.
- Significant knowledge of multiple fabrication design and manufacturing techniques, including formed sheet metal, machined parts, and injection molding.
- Ability to support engineering testing, including planning, hands-on testing, and post-test data processing and documentation.
- Proficiency with technical documentation practices, configuration management, and PLM tools, including working with drafters to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Project leadership skills, including assisting with schedule planning, developing cost targets, and evaluating cost reductions.
- Troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including screening for cannabis use.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SolidWorks and Flow Simulation structural analysis.
- Familiarity with RTCA DO-160 environmental requirements and testing.
Responsibilities
- Support development of new products in the Astronics Cabin Electronics product line through conceptual design, detailed design and documentation, structural analysis, thermal analysis, and environmental test support.
- Develop innovative, high-complexity mechanical designs from concept through production, including planning, design, analysis, and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with systems, electrical, and software engineering staff and program management; contribute technical concepts and feedback and promote cooperation among team members.
- Participate in and present material at design reviews, generate technical reports, and contribute to group discussions and peer reviews.
- Support ongoing production by participating in product investigations and performing mechanical engineering reviews of design changes and product improvements.
- Consider the effects of design decisions on technical performance, product quality, schedule, and cost.
- Support engineering tests through planning, hands-on testing, post-test data processing, and documentation.
- Provide project leadership by assisting with schedule planning, developing cost targets, and evaluating cost reductions in support of project goals.
- Use technical documentation practices, configuration management, and PLM tools, and work with drafters to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Hybrid work arrangements for many positions.
- Paid time off starting at 120 hours annually.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
