Staff Electrical Engineer

Astronics Corporation • Kirkland, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Astronics AES is hiring a Staff Electrical Engineer for its Airborne Power Control (APC) Product Team in Kirkland, Washington. The role supports the design and development of aircraft electrical power systems for fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and eVTOL applications, as well as products serving small- to midsize business jets, UAVs, and rotorcraft. The position is primarily on-site, with part-time remote work possible depending on project requirements.

The engineer will design analog and digital circuits for power electronics products, use simulation to guide and optimize designs, select components, and perform hardware functional testing. The role also develops design documentation aligned with RTCA DO-254 and supports products intended to operate in aircraft environments, including temperature and electromagnetic-interference considerations. Collaboration with technicians and other teams, troubleshooting, and communicating technical concepts and results to internal and external stakeholders are important aspects of the position.

Requirements

• Experience in circuit design, simulation, PWB design support, and hardware verification.
• Power electronics circuit design experience.
• Ability to work effectively in team environments.
• Ability to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Skill in creating thorough, methodical, and accurate technical data packages.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to develop solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Experience with aircraft products and development processes, including DO-160 and DO-254 compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with resonant converters.
• Leadership experience.
• Examples of successfully overcoming time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and digital circuits for advanced power electronics products.
• Use circuit simulation tools to optimize and guide design approaches.
• Research and select components based on performance, cost, and availability.
• Perform hardware functional testing to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Develop and document designs aligned with RTCA DO-254 compliance standards.
• Design robust products suitable for aircraft environments, accounting for factors such as temperature and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Collaborate with technicians to support and execute hardware performance testing.
• Present technical concepts and results to internal teams and external stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed