Test Engineer, Electrical

About the role

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems is on the lookout for a Test Engineer, Electrical to join our team based in Redmond, WA.

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

• 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 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.
• MS Office proficiency.

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 background screening and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Pay and benefits

Base salary range for this position is $79,293 - $118,940 per year. Mid-point is $99,117.

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.

Benefits

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 - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture.
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year.

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 over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness.
• Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.
• The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.