Test Engineer - Electrical

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems
(AES) is seeking a
Test Engineer - Electrical
to join our dynamic Test Engineering Team in
Redmond, WA
.

If you
are 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