Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs in Renton, WA

Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems (AES) is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to join our Airborne Power Control (APC) Product Team in Kirkland, WA . This is an on-site position. If you're passionate about making an impact and driving innovation 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 Sr. Engineering Technician will perform complex technical tasks to assist engineers with electronic systems and technical activities relating to product development. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs engineering activities such as, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of electromechanical systems product,troubleshoot design circuitry, or specialized test equipment.

Works from knowledge, skills and abilities to generate conceptual plans based on discussions, notional diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or layouts to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions. Determines methods or actions to remedy complex malfunctions. Assesses designs, constructs, tests and verifies test equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field, or equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required. Demonstrates proficiency (typically 4-6 years of direct experience in the duties and responsibilities of the position) Technical Skills: Advanced Electrical/electronic circuit/component knowledge Intermediate knowledge of computer SW and operating systems Aerospace equipment test experience, such as DO-160 testing, preferred Aptitude in aircraft power electronics testing and troubleshooting, especially DO-160 qualification testing Experience in board level testing and component level troubleshooting, repair, and rework Experience in using computer based tools and procedures to perform, document and track testing Proficiencey to assemble, test and debug test fixtures utilizing formal and informal test procedures Ability to work in a fast paced, team structured environment and support extended business hours or weekends, as required. Aptitude to coordinate work effort with other groups as required Skill to coordinate with minimal supervision and high personal initiative Capacity to provide excellent project team support by completing tasks on time Talent for activelyly supporting company processes and procedures such as Safety, ESD, procurement and calibration of lab equipment Expertise to troubleshoot and fix switched mode power electronic circuitry down to the component level Physical Abilities: Manual dexterity Occasionally lift heavy ( 40 lbs.) items Color differentiation Work Environment: Exposure to high voltage Exposure to power tools Exposure to chemicals Moderate noise environment 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 . Base salary range is $37.73 - $56.60 per hour. (Midpoint: $47.17) Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, certifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered

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 Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays