Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems (AES) is seeking a Test Engineer - Electrical to join our dynamic Test Engineering Team in Kirkland, WA.
If youare passionate about making an impact 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!
JOB SUMMARY
The ultimate objective for Electrical Test Engineer is to successfully produce robust test equipment, plans and procedures that meet the needs of AES production.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Receiving general instructions on routine work, and detailed instructions on new projects/assignments, the Test Engineer - Electrical position will utilize electrical expertise as follows:
- Designs test interface fixtures used with complex test equipment systems. Devices under test have varied and complex interface protocols.
- Develops test software for Automated Test System following department coding standards and guidelines.
- Develops test specifications based on product equipment specifications, working collaboratively with others on the product development team.
- Develops test validation strategy for complicated products.
- Performs validation of test equipment and systems used for product testing using applicable statistical methods.
- Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
- All other duties as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline.
- Demonstrates familiarity (typically 3+ years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position)
Competencies:
- Critical/Creative Thinking ? Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Systems Analysis ? Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect the outcome.
- Judgment and Decision Making ? Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Systems Evaluation ? Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Troubleshooting ? Determining root cause of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work ? Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Complex Problem Solving ? Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Technical Skills:
- Electrical circuit design, schematic capture and simulation of digital and analog circuits for a broad range of test applications.
- Able to troubleshoot electronic circuitry with oscilloscope or other test equipment.
- C# programming ? able to write and review code with enough fluency to develop and debug test procedures.
- Able to understand and adapt previously developed test equipment circuitry and software.
- Office suite software.
Employment Eligibility Requirements:
- As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, you must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
- Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug test, which includes screening for the use of cannabis.
Base Salary is $79,293 - $118,940 per year. The mid-point for this range is $99,117.
The actual salary offered will be influenced by several job-related and non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions, and business needs.
Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Stay Healthy ? Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
- Save for the Future ? 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Find Balance ? Work/life balance culture. Employee Assistance Program, Hybrid work arrangements for many positions.
- Time for You ? Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year
