Electrical Systems Engineer II

Electrical Systems Engineer II

Location:

Waukegan, IL

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.

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.

Provides electrical/system component and installation design solutions required to support the installation design and certification of systems and equipment onboard commercial aircraft.

• Work within a project team to understand system architecture and functionality, as well as the integration and interaction of the system/equipment with the aircraft.
• Perform the necessary aircraft manual research to source power, identify and source the appropriate discrete and ARINC 429 signals from existing avionics LRU's onboard the aircraft, and identify open disconnect positions.
• Develop components and system installations to satisfy competing design requirements including cost, schedule, manufacturability, etc.
• Develop parts lists/Bills of Materials for piece‑part, assembly and installation drawings.
• Develop pin‑to‑pin wire diagrams and the associated cable and harness manufacturing drawings needed to integrate the electrical system architecture from the LRU specifications/requirements, interconnectivity documents, and/or block diagrams.
• Produce piece‑part, assembly and installation drawings requisite to effectively communicate manufacturing data and installation design.
• Develop work instructions based on electrical drawings.
• Conduct aircraft surveys to facilitate component and installation design as well as identify potential installation challenges associated with the existing aircraft structure and retrofit installs.
• Act as Lead Engineer on programs and interface with customer on technical issues and during design reviews.
• Work with aircraft mechanical and installation teams to troubleshoot system installation and operation problems as well as support certification and operability testing.
• Occasional mentoring of less senior employees.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, or in a related technical and/or equivalent field.
• Familiarity and/or experience working with a 2D CAD package, preferably AutoCAD.
• Familiarity and/or experience developing piece‑part, assembly and/or installation drawings.

• Experience in the aviation/aerospace or similar industry.
• 2+ years of experience working in an electrical design capacity.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, product and component specifications, data sheets and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively communicate technical details, design concepts, analysis results, and substantiation via verbal or written mediums. Ability to contribute to technical discussions before groups of customers and/or employees.

Ability to read and interpret figures, graphs and plots. Ability to solve algebraic, geometry and calculus‑based problems. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to solve engineering and technical problems. Ability to manage, organize, analyze and decipher large amounts of data.

Ability to solve practical, technical and engineering problems via a logical, analytic approach. Ability to simplify complicated problems using assumptions. Ability to validate work using verification techniques.