{"id":3481238,"url":"https://alion.io/job/astronics-principal-electrical-engineer","title":"Principal Electrical Engineer","company":{"id":2052379,"name":"Astronics","domain":"astronics.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/astronics-com","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Kirkland, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":152072,"max":242920,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":242920},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":12,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"DO-160","optional":false},{"name":"Verification & Validation","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T01:06:45Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-19","last_verified_at":"2026-11-01T16:14:31Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":37,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":37},"description":"Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with a strong track record of implementing advanced power conversion technologies into aerospace-grade power supply and power conversion products.\nJoin our accomplished Cabin Electronics Power Team inKirkland, WA and help us transform modern flight.\nThis is an on-site position that offers flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week, depending on project needs.\nJob Summary\nThe Principal Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership for the design and development of in-seat power supplies and USB outlet units for commercial aircraft. You will lead the electrical design based on functional requirements, guide the engineering team through product certification, and drive technology innovation through targeted R&D activities.\nThis role requires extensive knowledge of power conversion technologies-including resonant converter topologies and digitally controlled power supplies-along with strong leadership, mentoring, and presentation skills. You will independently apply a high degree of creative ability, engineering skill, and judgment to solve complex problems and move programs to successful completion.\nRole Objectives\nDesign power supplies and outlet units that meet defined functional and certification requirements.\nProduce high-quality electrical design documentation to support development, test, and certification.\nPerform electrical simulations and trade studies to optimize designs for performance, reliability, and cost.\nLead the electrical technical team to achieve successful product certification to DO-160, Airbus, and Boeing requirements.\nConduct R&D activities and evaluate emerging power conversion technologies for potential integration into future products.\nDiagnose and resolve development hardware failures, implementing robust corrective design changes.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the electrical design of aerospace-grade in-seat power supplies and USB outlet units for commercial aircraft from concept through certification.\nTranslate functional and system-level requirements into robust electrical architectures and detailed designs.\nPropose, plan, and execute R&D activities that advance the group’s power supply and power conversion capabilities, including evaluation of new technologies and topologies.\nApply extensive knowledge of power conversion technologies, with emphasis on resonant converters and digital control techniques.\nPerform electrical simulations and trade studies using advanced tools (e.g., OrCAD, SPICE, SABER) to determine optimal design approaches.\nStay current with industry trends in power electronics and incorporate relevant advancements into new product development.\nEnsure designs meet applicable aerospace industry standards, including DO-160 as well as Airbus and Boeing requirements.\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive electrical design documentation, including schematics, design descriptions, analyses, and compliance evidence.\nCreate clear, technically rigorous test procedures, test reports, and requirements documents, and present them as a subject-matter expert at internal and external design reviews.\nPrepare and present technical analyses, design justifications, and trade study results to internal stakeholders and customers.\nLead and mentor the electrical engineering (EE) team on projects, providing technical direction and oversight to achieve performance, schedule, and certification objectives.\nSupport product certification activities, coordinating closely with systems, compliance, and test teams to demonstrate requirements verification and validation.\nTroubleshoot development hardware issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective design changes.\nSupport bid and proposal efforts and assist with new business and follow-on opportunities as a technical leader.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE required).\nTypically, 12 or more years of relevant experience in electrical design, with direct experience in power supply and/or power conversion product development.\nDemonstrated expertise with resonant power converter topologies and digital control of power supplies.\nBroad experience with advanced electrical engineering simulation tools (such as OrCAD, SPICE, SABER) and conducting trade studies.\nExperience designing to DO-160 and other applicable aerospace requirements, including Airbus and Boeing specifications.\nProven ability to generate high-quality technical documents: design descriptions, requirements, test procedures, test reports, and presentations.\nExperience leading electrical engineering teams or providing technical leadership on complex product development or research programs.\nEmployment Eligibility Requirements\nThis role may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-controls laws or other applicable U.S.-government legal or contractual requirements. To assess whether any licenses, authorizations, or other exceptions are required, please indicate below whether you are a U.S. Person. If you are not a U.S. Person, the company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary. This information is collected solely for this compliance purpose.\nAn offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening.\nCompensation & Benefits\nSalary range: $152,072 - $242,920 per year (midpoint: $197,496).\nQuarterly Profit Sharing Bonus eligible.\nFactors such as experience in comparable roles, skill set, training, education, certifications, other qualifications, market conditions, and business needs influence the actual salary offered. It is not typical to be hired at or near the top of the range.\nComprehensive Benefits Package\nHealth & Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus optional critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.\n Financial Security: 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.\nWork-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, Employee Assistance Program, and a supportive culture encouraging balance.\n Generous PTO: Starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year.\nAstronics 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. 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