Printed Wire Board (PWB) Designer (2026-111)

Astronics • Kirkland, WA

38d • Hybrid

About The Position

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Printed Wire Board (PWB) Designer to join our Engineering Services Group in Redmond, WA. This is an on-site position that offers flexibility to work from home part-time dependent on project needs. If you're 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! A PWB Designer with Astronics AES works with electrical and mechanical engineers to place and route components for complex Printed Wiring Boards (a.k.a. Printed “Circuit” Boards) in compliance with applicable standards and specifications and generates PWB fabrication drawings and associated files. Supports electrical engineering for schematic design and drawing output and supports component development and database entry for schematic and layout CAD libraries.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or technical school highly desired. A suitable combination of work experience and education may be considered in place of a two-year degree.
• Demonstrates familiarity - typically achieved with 2 or more years of direct experience with the essential responsibilities and technical skills of the role.
• PWB Layout CAD Software (Mentor Graphics PADS)
• Schematic CAD software (Cadence OrCAD)
• Microsoft Office Suite software
• SharePoint and other web-based data tools
• PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software (Empower-Omnify)
• 2D CAD software familiarity (AutoCAD)
• PDF Software (Adobe Acrobat Pro)
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening (includes cannabis).

Responsibilities

• Performs PWB layouts of basic complexity.
• Maintains design documentation with direction and review from a senior PWB Design Specialist.
• Assists in release of schematic file.
• Creates PWB symbols and submits to more senior team members for review.
• Completes assigned tasks within allotted time, with emphasis on improving skills with design tools and PWB layout techniques
• Follows department procedures and team guidelines.

Benefits

• Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, voluntary life/AD&D, critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity.
• 401(k) & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, Employee Assistance Program, and a supportive culture that values balance.
• Generous PTO starting at 120 hours, plus 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree