Sr. Systems Engineer (2024-151) Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES Location Kirkland, WA Description **Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems** (AES) is seeking a **Sr. 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. If you're ready to make an impact and drive innovation with a dynamic company that is excited about the newest technologies in the aircraft cabin space and has **won awards as one of Washington's Best Places to work for 15 years** **consecutively,** please read on! 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 Sr. 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:** Provide technical solutions for specific applications, including conducting trade studies, engineering analyses, and system-level testing. + **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. + **Project Completion:** Ensure development projects are completed within the agreed-to scope, budget, and schedule **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 in determining the optimal technical approach, authoring technical descriptions, and assessing compliance with customer specifications. + **Customer Coordination:** Work directly with customers to make design decisions and maximize the reuse of existing designs. + **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 advantageous. + **Teamwork:** Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. **Minimum Requirements:** + **Educational Background:** Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline. + **Experience:** Proven experience in developing new requirements, ensuring 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, Astronics is bound by _International Traffic in Arms Regulation_ s (ITAR). **Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.** + An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and **drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis** . **Salary range for this position is $102,687 - $154,031 per year.** 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 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, starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision. Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Position Requirements See above. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision. EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. This position is currently accepting applications.