Electrical Engineering Manager - Airborne Power Systems

Astronics; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems (AES) in Redmond, WA seeks a Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead the Airborne Power & Control Engineering Product Support Team, guiding design updates, failure analyses, qualifications, and integration of complex aircraft power systems projects.

You will mentor engineers, recruit top talent, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety-critical processes, DO-254 compliance, and strong collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience leading Electrical Engineering teams.
• Strong background in power electronics and aircraft power systems.
• Knowledge of DO-254 compliance and processes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and risk.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and onboard top-tier talent to build and sustain a highly capable team.
• Oversee aircraft power systems engineering projects from conceptualization to completion, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support proposals, estimates, plans, and budgets for New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Advocate for safety-critical processes and uphold a safe work environment.
• Lead failure investigations and root cause analyses, coaching team members through complex problem-solving processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

DO-254 compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Mentorship

Stakeholder Collaboration

Job description

Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems (AES) in Redmond, WA seeks a Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead the Airborne Power & Control Engineering Product Support Team, guiding design updates, failure analyses, qualifications, and integration of complex aircraft power systems projects.

You will mentor engineers, recruit top talent, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety-critical processes, DO-254 compliance, and strong collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional