Electrical Engineer I

Astronics-PECO, located in picturesque Clackamas, Oregon near the foothills of Mt. Hood, designs, certifies, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products to commercial, government, and military markets throughout the world. Our highly engineered interior and structural aerospace products are supplied to the largest aircraft manufacturers and are installed in aircraft around the globe, and our military products are used in critical national defense applications. The Max-Viz enhanced visions systems (EVS) are designed and certified for use as an improvement to safety by a vast array of airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned-aerial-vehicles in the commercial, government, and military marketplace. PECO-Controls are well established temperature control devices designed for applications where high quality is a must, such as the hospitality industry, commercial cooking, and other critical applications.

 We are looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer to join our established team.  In this role you will support various programs under the guidance of more senior engineers.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the conceptual and detail design of analog circuits, circuits supporting digital systems, including power supply design and FPGA and microcontroller ICs. Support the design of complex electronic circuit assemblies that minimize RF emissions and associated issues, is desired.
• Prepare designs for review, analysis, and testing to ensure design accuracy and appropriateness to requirements.
• Manage PCB/PCBA configuration, part number assignments, BOMs in ERP system, version control, and component libraries.
• Operate standard lab equipment to perform design verification and circuit testing.
• Prepare and present technical information at design reviews.
• Act as a technical liaison to other functional groups as required.
• Support technical inquiries from Aerospace and Commercial customers, channel partners, and sales organizations.
• Support Electrical and Environmental Test Program(s) as required to support program requirements.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering plus 0-3 years of related experience.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, employees and/or the public.
• Aerospace experience (DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, etc.) is desired by not required.
• Experience with serial communication protocols (I2C, UART, etc.), is desired.
• Familiarity with engineering software tools, including OrCad PCB Designer (Capture and Allegro), Altium Designer, and LTSpice package(s).
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced multi-disciplined environment with quickly changing priorities and requirements.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer focused.
• Team Player.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• 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 and drug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Requests:

Astronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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.

For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com.

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.