Assistant Systems Engineer Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Join Our Award-Winning Team! Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a talented and experienced Staff Systems Engineer to join our Cabin Electronics Power Team in Kirkland, WA.

This is an on-site position that offers flexibility to work from home part-time dependent on project needs.

Why Work with Us?
Astronics AES has been recognized as one of Washington’s Best Places to Work for 16 years. We’re proud of our dynamic and collaborative culture, where innovation and excellence are celebrated every day. If you’re looking for an engaging role at a company with a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply!

The Cabin Electronics Product Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of in-seat power systems for the commercial airline industry. The group’s EmPower® product line provides a variety of scalable power solutions for aircraft passenger cabins and flight decks. The system is used by over 280 airlines, IFE suppliers, and all major aircraft OEM manufacturers worldwide.

Job Summary:

The Staff Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating complex power solutions for aircraft passenger cabins and flight decks. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, support product development, and proactively engage with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve engineering issues efficiently. This role requires a deep understanding of system and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) requirements, with a focus on ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and Document Requirements: Utilize requirements management tools to create and document system and LRU requirements, ensuring proper flow-down to hardware, software, and system integration engineers.
• Technical Leadership: Technical lead providing solutions for specific applications, including conducting trade studies, engineering analyses, and system-level testing. Serve as SME for other project design reviews, as well as other Astronics divisions as necessary.
• Program Support: Aid the Product Development Program Management team in estimating program costs and schedules and participating in key milestone reviews.
• Sales Support: Collaborate with the Business Development team on proposal activities and in defining new products.
• Engineering Design: Incorporate lessons learned into engineering processes and design guidelines, developing new guidelines as necessary.
• Customer Communication: Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to clarify and resolve system engineering issues.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Requirements Verification: Lead system and LRU requirements verification, including compliance matrix development and verification procedures, testing, and reporting.
• Problem-Solving: Resolve technical difficulties with high analytical expertise and originality.
• Proposal Support: Assist the Business Development team on new opportunities, determining the optimal technical approach, authoring technical descriptions, and assessing compliance with customer specifications.
• Customer Coordination: Interface with customer technical personnel to develop system or product requirements.
• Certification Activities: Act as a focal point for OEM offerability and FAA/EASA certification activities. Familiarity with DO-160, Airbus, Boeing, and other aircraft OEM requirements is highly desired. Familiarity with aircraft security requirements including DO-326/DO-356 is a plus.
• Teamwork: Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in an Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience: 8+ years of proven experience in developing systems, including requirements traceability.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient with requirements management tools such as Polarion, DOORS, or Borland Caliber.
• Documentation Skills: Ability to author technical documents, including specifications and test plans.
• Presentation Skills: Experience presenting technical information to customers and management.
• System Development: Experience following a defined system development process.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test including cannabis screening.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $132,983 - $199,474 per year. (Mid-point: $166,228).
• Astronics also offers a highly competitive Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus.

Factors such as experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered. At Astronics AES, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Health & Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Optional plans include critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Financial Security: 401K plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, Employee Assistance Program, and a supportive culture encouraging balance.
• Generous PTO: Starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year.