Embedded System Validation Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA

Join the Astronics team as a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer!

Are you looking for a new role where you can help shape the next generation of embedded systems and connected technologies within the aerospace industry? In this role, you’ll design and architect complex platforms that power innovative products, working across hardware and software to solve challenging technical problems. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers, influence product direction, and bring cutting-edge solutions to life while mentoring the next generation of developers. If you thrive on building scalable systems, driving technical excellence, and turning complex ideas into real-world products, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

While this role is primarily onsite at our Kent office, we offer flexible work day start and end times, and additional options to help you maintain work life balance - choose between five-8 hour days or four-9 hour days with a half day Friday.

What You’ll Do

• Designs a complete and complex framework, system and product.
• Defines processes for technical platforms, systems specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
• Uses current programming language and technologies, writes codes, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications
• Completes documentation and procedure for installation and maintenance
• Interacts with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications
• Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses
• Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems
• Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next-generation initiatives
• Responsible for complicated design and architecture
• Ability to mentor and delegate to more junior engineers
• Leads team of developers
• Writes detailed design and communicates appropriately
• Assists other areas to develop and maintain timeliness of projects

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Software, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years’ experience in embedded systems and board bring-up
• Proficiency in Linux OS
• Proficiency in C/C++/C# and Python
• Working knowledge of serial buses, i2c, SPI, and Ethernet
• Solid understanding of network protocols such as PTP, NTP, DHCP, etc., network debugging of multicast and unicast packets. Ability to read RFCs to understand new protocols and requirements
• Working proficiency in Java/Android OS
• Working knowledge of AVB, IGMP, RTP, H.264/H.265
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Ability for travel to customer sites, not more than 2 weeks per year

Compensation:

• Base salary: $140,000 through $180,000, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs.
• The salary range specified is applicable to positions within Washington State and reflects various factors considered in compensation decisions.
• All employees are eligible for our highly competitive Quarterly Profit-Sharing Incentive program.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 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.
• Flexibility That Works: Enjoy flexible daily start and end times, and choose between five-8 hour days or four-9 hour days with a half day Friday, promoting the work-life harmony you deserve.
• Rewards That Matter: Competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses tied to company profitability, a 401(k) with a 3% company contribution with additional annual discretionary contribution, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan to secure your financial future.
• Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off (PTOS), Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.
• Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program

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.

About Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification (Astronics CSC):

Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification (Astronics CSC) designs, engineers, manufactures and certifies reliable digital in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems (IFE/CMS) for the corporate, private and VIP aircraft industry. Our custom digital applications have been installed and commissioned on a wide range of VIP/VVIP narrowbody and widebody platforms in addition to numerous private and utility jet, turboprop, and helicopter models.

Astronics CSC is a world leader in designing and integrating custom digital IFE/CMS systems. Our product line covers every facet of in-flight entertainment and cabin management control including: entertainment, lighting, call, temperature, audio/video on demand, tablet integration, real-time 3-D moving map, and much more. We also offer customized graphical user interfaces accessible on our touchscreens, allowing seamless and intuitive control of the IFE/CMS system.