Manager, Electrical Engineering Product Support

Astronics AES; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

401K plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Health, dental, vision coverage

120 hours PTO + 12 holidays

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. You will guide a skilled group of engineers and technicians, drive DO-254 compliance, and align projects with strategic goals while supporting customer expectations.

With 10+ years in leadership of aerospace electronics, you will manage design updates, failure analysis, and qualification activities, while fostering a culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 10+ years of related experience, including managing teams.
• Strong expertise in aerospace electronics design.
• Electrical Engineering degree preferred; DO-254 and ARP4754 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Electrical Engineering team, overseeing projects from concept to completion while meeting technical requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Provide SME guidance on DO-254 compliance and engineering processes; drive tool evaluations and implementations.
• Oversee failure investigations and root-cause analyses; refine company specifications and share lessons learned.
• Partner with HR and management to implement performance reviews, career development, and staffing optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Aerospace electronics design

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

DO-254

ARP4754

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems (AES)!

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead our Airborne Power & Control Engineering Product Support Team, based in Redmond, WA.

This is a unique opportunity for a proven leader in power electronics who thrives on driving innovation while ensuring exceptional product support services to meet and exceed customer expectations.

** Candidates local to the greater Seattle/Redmond, WA area are highly desired. **

Position Overview

As Manager of Electrical Engineering, you will oversee and mentor a team of Electrical Engineers and technicians tasked with updating designs, performing failure analyses, conducting qualifications, and integrating complex electrical engineering aircraft power systems projects. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring that engineering initiatives align with our strategic goals while supporting the overall success of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, interview, and onboard top-tier talent to build and sustain a highly capable team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development for team members.
• 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.

Technical Expertise & Innovation

• Drive technical excellence by providing guidance and acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DO-254 compliance and processes.
• Evaluate engineering tools for effectiveness and lead implementation efforts where necessary.
• Lead failure investigations and root cause analyses, coaching team members through complex problem-solving processes.
• Act as process owner to continuously refine company specifications and incorporate learned lessons.

Organizational Development & Strategic Impact

• Instill operational rigor while balancing cost efficiencies, delivering outcomes with reduced Non-Recurring Engineering.
• Build talent pipelines by engaging with industry partners and universities.
• Support strategic initiatives as a collaborative member of the management team.

Employee Performance Management

• Partner with Human Resources to execute performance reviews, merit discussions, career development, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Provide HR feedback on staffing levels to maintain an optimal workflow balance.

Competencies for Success

• Leadership Development: Proven ability to build trust and empower direct reports.
• Hands-On Approach: Technically skilled with practical, real-world application expertise.
• Motivational Skills: Inspires teams to achieve greatness through collaboration and ownership.
• Problem Solving: Innovative and resourceful with a strategic mindset for overcoming challenges.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and at least 10+ years of related experience, including managing teams.
• Strong expertise in aerospace electronics design, ensuring your team possesses the skills required to succeed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree (or related field).
• Comprehensive experience with DO-254 and ARP4754 industry standards.

Development Focus

• Foster a coaching environment: Inspire thought-provoking leadership by prioritizing strategic insight over tactical direction.

Additional Requirements

• This role may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-controls laws or other applicable U.S.-government legal or contractual requirements. To assess whether any licenses, authorizations, or other exceptions are required, please indicate whether you are a U.S. Person. If you are not a U.S. Person, the company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary. This information is collected solely for this compliance purpose.
• Pre-employment screenings: Must successfully pass a background check and drug test (including cannabis screening).

Salary Range

• $139,516 - $222,863 per year. Most new hires will start near the mid-point of $181,189, subject to factors including experience, certifications, and market conditions.
• Additionally, Astronics offers a highly competitive Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus.
• Health & Well-Being: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability plans. Optional plans include critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Financial Security: Access to a robust 401K plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, an Employee Assistance Program, and a culture committed to supporting holistic employee well-being.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Start your career with 120 hours of PTO annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year.

This is your opportunity to leverage your expertise and leadership skills to shape the future of safety-critical aerospace systems. Join a company driven by innovation, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to employee satisfaction.

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.