Staff Electrical Engineer – Aerospace Power Electronics

Astronics; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronics AES is seeking a Staff Level Electrical Engineer in Kirkland, WA to join the airborne Power Control team. On-site role with partial remote flexibility, supporting power electronics for jets, UAVs, and eVTOL projects.

Lead circuit design, simulations, and DO-254 compliance efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust products for aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in circuit design, simulation, PWB design support, and hardware verification.
• Power electronics design experience; knowledge of resonant converters is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in teams with leadership experience is valued.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under tight schedules.
• Ability to develop thorough technical data packages and solve complex problems.
• Experience with aerospace standards including DO-160 and DO-254.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analog & Digital Design

Power Electronics

Circuit Simulation

Hardware Testing

Aerospace Standards

Team Collaboration

Tools

SPICE/Simulation Tools

Job description

Astronics AES is seeking a Staff Level Electrical Engineer in Kirkland, WA to join the airborne Power Control team. On-site role with partial remote flexibility, supporting power electronics for jets, UAVs, and eVTOL projects.

Lead circuit design, simulations, and DO-254 compliance efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust products for aerospace applications.