Software Platform Engineer III

Astronics • Kent, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Astronics team as a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer! Are you looking for a new role where you can help shape the next generation of embedded systems and connected technologies within the aerospace industry? In this role, you'll design and architect complex platforms that power innovative products, working across hardware and software to solve challenging technical problems. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, influence product direction, and bring cutting-edge solutions to life while mentoring the next generation of developers. If you thrive on building scalable systems, driving technical excellence, and turning complex ideas into real-world products, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. While this role is primarily onsite at our Kent office, we offer flexible work day start and end times, and additional options to help you maintain work life balance - choose between five-8 hour days or four-9 hour days with a half day Friday.

Requirements

• BS in Software, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years' experience in embedded systems and board bring-up
• Proficiency in Linux OS
• Proficiency in C/C++/C# and Python
• Working knowledge of serial buses, i2c, SPI, and Ethernet
• Solid understanding of network protocols such as PTP, NTP, DHCP, etc., network debugging of multicast and unicast packets.
• Ability to read RFCs to understand new protocols and requirements
• Working proficiency in Java/Android OS
• Working knowledge of AVB, IGMP, RTP, H.264/H.265
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Ability for travel to customer sites, not more than 2 weeks per year
• Multi-discipline experience in military and commercial electronic systems ranging from test equipment and instrumentation, flight electronics, computers, jet engines, and other special purpose electronic systems, including RF subsystems.
• Software experience with automatic test system development environments such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/C/C++/C# VisualBasic, or C#.
• Experience working with the full software development life cycle and knowledge of modern software architectures, design, and development techniques.
• Competency with C# and .NET
• Experience with electronic circuit design, test systems development, and test systems integration.
• Thorough knowledge of the process in taking a product design from concept to production with demonstrated success in test solutions regarding analog and digital electronics development, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Analytical reasoning and problem solving with knowledge in performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective action to resolve test failures.
• Ability to lead and mentor other developers
• 10+ years of hands on engineering design and software experience
• Must be a US person/US Citizen
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Engineering or Computer Science (BSCE/BSCS) from four-year college is required
• Computer Skills: LabVIEW, Test Stand, LabWindows CVI, C/C++/VisualBasic, or C#.
• Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Database software
• Experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture and layout

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GPIB, VME/VXI, and PXI/PXIe test platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs a complete and complex framework, system and product.
• Defines processes for technical platforms, systems specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
• Uses current programming language and technologies, writes codes, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications
• Completes documentation and procedure for installation and maintenance
• Interacts with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications
• Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses
• Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems
• Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next-generation initiatives
• Responsible for complicated design and architecture
• Ability to mentor and delegate to more junior engineers
• Leads team of developers
• Writes detailed design and communicates appropriately
• Assists other areas to develop and maintain timeliness of projects

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible daily start and end times, and choose between five-8 hour days or four-9 hour days with a half day Friday
• Competitive compensation
• Quarterly bonuses tied to company profitability
• A 401(k) with a 3% company contribution with additional annual discretionary contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

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