Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) – Kirkland, WA

Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering

Astronics AES is seeking an exceptional leader to drive the growth and success of our Airborne Power & Control (APC) Product Group in Kirkland, WA. This pivotal role combines technical expertise, people leadership, and program management in aerospace power generation, conversion, and distribution within a highly collaborative and innovative environment.

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Manage and develop a diverse group of engineers, recruit, interview, and hire top talent while balancing direct hires, contractors, and consultants.
  • Mentor staff, establish individual development goals, build training plans and growth opportunities, and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Promote an optimistic, energizing environment that aligns with company values, develop long‑term working relationships with direct reports and peers.
• Technical Expertise
  • Apply aerospace systems, safety, and reliability engineering principles, including ARP
    4754A and ARP
    4761 standards.
  • Prepare and manage detailed plans, statements of work, development schedules, and training materials; interface with certification authorities to ensure system certification within the development timeline.
  • Establish accurate program estimates, plans, and schedules, address risks, adhere to budgets, and ensure system development progress aligns with customer demands and business requirements.
• Process Improvement Champion
  • Assess compliance with industry standards and internal processes, implement improvements, drive team engagement in process efficiency initiatives, balance development rigor with product cost objectives.
• Collaboration
  • Collaborate across disciplines such as Product Support, Quality, Program Management, and Business Development to optimize program execution, retention, staffing, and customer satisfaction.
  • Assist Sales team with proposals and definition of new products, incorporate lessons learned into engineering design guidelines, develop new design standards as needed.
  • Interface with procurement, legal, and other divisions for consulting agreements, indirect budget items, and invoice approvals.

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills to inspire and manage performance across diverse teams.
• Expertise in systems, safety, and reliability engineering principles, and familiarity with budget and schedule management.
• Effective in overseeing system development efforts while recognizing when intervention or assistance is needed.
• Skilled in trade studies, technical analyses, and identifying tailored solutions to optimize applications.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS) in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Systems, or Aeronautical) required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 12+ years in commercial aerospace (preferred), defense contracts, or highly regulated technical industries; five or more years of engineering management experience.
• Eligibility: Employment contingent on passing a drug test and background check; position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export‑control laws. Employment is contingent upon authorization under applicable law.

• Salary Range: $152,072 - $242,920 annually (midpoint: $197,496). Factors such as education, experience, skills and market conditions influence the actual salary.
• Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonuses also apply.
• Benefits Package:
  • Health & Well‑being:
    Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; optional critical illness and accident prevention coverage.
  • Financial Security: 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Work‑Life Balance:
    Flexible hybrid work arrangements, Employee Assistance Program, supportive culture encouraging balance.

EOE Statement:
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.