Sr. Electrical Engineer, Production Support

Take your career to new heights with Astronics as a Senior Electrical Engineer, Production Support!  

Position Summary

Support product transition from development lifecycle and into production lifecycle. Support the transfer of design files into the manufacturing process while supporting regulatory compliance testing.

Local 100% onsite position primarily in Waukegan, IL. May require occasional travel, < 25% of time, to laboratories in the Chicago suburbs and suppliers in Southeast Asia.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with design of multilayer PCBs that include the following functions:
• • High-speed communication supporting up to10Gbps speeds
  • Wireless modules or discrete design for 802.11 b/g/n/ac, BTLE, RFID/NFC, and LTE
  • Microcontroller/Microprocessor circuits
  • Power management including budgeting, analysis and characterization as it relates to current draw and thermal characteristics
  • Serial/Peripheral interfaces.
• Product verification/testing including final analysis and development of tests, reports, and programming scripts.
• Use of and selection of test equipment—oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, meters, supplies, etc.
• Provide direction to Engineering Technician and on occasion direct support of PCBA assembly, rework, and changes using soldering irons, heat guns, hot plates, etc.
• Execution of electrical engineering evaluation procedures at vendor locations.
• Mentor interns and Jr. level engineers.
• Provide direction to Ukraine engineers and CAD specialists.
• Support and develop the creation and evolution of the electrical engineering design process.
• Support the transfer of design files into the manufacturing process.
• Support regulatory compliance testing.
• Become Subject Matter Expert for the manufacturing team on mid-level and low-level electrical engineering designs.
• Support high-level complexity program and/or multiple mid-level and low-level complexity programs concurrently.
• Independently provide Electrical Engineering team lead on all levels of complexity programs.
• Working knowledge and awareness of ISO/9001/14000/13485 and AS9100 processes.
• Support ISO and internal audits of electrical engineering processes.
• Other duties & functions assigned to this position as necessary.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• BS in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering from an accredited university program with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
• ECAD experience for schematic capture and layout, preferably Altium Designer.
• Team player and methodical self-starter able to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting electrical engineering designs in production to resolve production related issues, such as electrical component obsolescence management and alternative component evaluation.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging production issues of known working designs using existing documentation, test fixtures, and test scripts.
• Support electrical engineering evaluation of newly developed products.
• Software experience in languages or environments such as C/C++, Python, Linux, Bash, Arduino and Raspberry Pi to assist with troubleshooting and engineering evaluation activities.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; parse large amounts of data and distinguish the pieces with a large impact; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures; employs logic when solving problems.
• Technical Skills - Strives for continuous expansion of knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others; builds knowledge base from research and experience.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility and ownership for mistakes.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works in an ethical manner and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Disciplined in thought and action; follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; strives to increase productivity.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; communicates conflicting work/personal needs in a timely manner.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; follows up on assigned tasks; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Compensation:

• Base salary: $110,000 through $130,000, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs.
• The salary range specified is applicable to positions within the State of Illinois and reflects various factors considered in compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, individual skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and the specific needs of our business and organization. At Astronics CSC, it is uncommon for new hires to receive an offer at or near the top end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are made based on the unique facts and circumstances of each candidate.
• 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.
• 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

About Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification  (Astronics CSC):

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.