Staff Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Power Systems

Astronics; Washington; Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

401K + ESPP

Generous PTO + holidays

Job summary

Astronics AES is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join the Airborne Power Control product team in Kirkland, WA. The role focuses on analog and digital circuit design for power electronics used in aircraft, UAVs, and eVTOL concepts, with strong emphasis on DO-254 compliance.

This is primarily an on-site role with potential for part-time remote work depending on project needs. DoD contractor environment requires background checks and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering in highly regulated industries.
• Experience with aerospace products and DO-160/DO-254 compliance.
• US DoD contractor considerations; background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Power electronics

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Circuit simulation tools

Hardware testing

Aerospace DO-254

Team leadership

Meet deadlines

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Bachelor's)

Tools

DO-160

RTCA DO-254

Job description

Astronics AES is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join the Airborne Power Control product team in Kirkland, WA. The role focuses on analog and digital circuit design for power electronics used in aircraft, UAVs, and eVTOL concepts, with strong emphasis on DO-254 compliance.

This is primarily an on-site role with potential for part-time remote work depending on project needs. DoD contractor environment requires background checks and drug testing.