Senior Engineering Technician

Astronics Subsidiary Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)

Location Kirkland, WA

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to join our Cabin Power Electronics Team in Kirkland, WA.

The Cabin Power Electronics Product Group is the world's leading manufacturer of in‑seat power systems for the commercial airline industry. The group’s EmPower® product line provides a variety of scalable power solutions for aircraft passenger cabins and flight decks and is used by over 280 airlines, IFE suppliers, and all major aircraft OEMs worldwide.

The Senior Engineering Technician will perform complex technical tasks to support engineers with electronic systems and Cabin Product Support activities. This role requires hands‑on experience with equipment build, repair, and troubleshooting down to the component level, as well as strong documentation practices to support FAA and customer reporting requirements. The successful candidate will apply advanced electrical knowledge, production skills, and rigorous test methods to design, build, and maintain specialized test setups and prototype systems.

• Perform engineering activities including testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, and specialized test equipment.
• Utilize production skills, including board/component soldering, cable builds, and basic machining operations
  , to support prototype builds, rework, and test fixture assembly.
• Work from conceptual information—including discussions, notional diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, and layouts—to plan and execute testing, checkout, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Design, construct, test, verify, and troubleshoot custom test fixtures and specialized test equipment, applying strong electrical circuit knowledge and the ability to read and review electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
• Support engineering qualification testing and troubleshooting
  , including the execution of tests in accordance with DO-160 and/or MIL‑STD‑461 requirements, where applicable.
• Operate and interpret measurements from electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, and network analyzers to support product development, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Determine methods or actions to remedy complex malfunctions and collaborate with engineers to implement corrective actions and design improvements.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and complete test notes and test data records to ensure traceability, data retention, and compliance with internal, FAA, and customer documentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with other technicians and engineers to coordinate development activities, share troubleshooting findings, and support resolution of test and production issues.
• Adhere to all relevant safety procedures when working with high voltage, chemicals, power tools, and cryogenic materials (e.g., LN2).

• Associate degree (A.S.) in Electronics Technology or related field, or equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required.
• Demonstrated proficiency (typically 4–6 years of direct experience) performing the duties and responsibilities listed above, including hands‑on electronic assembly, test, and troubleshooting.

• Advanced electrical/electronic circuit and component knowledge, including the ability to review and interpret schematics and layouts for troubleshooting and test fixture design.
• Intermediate knowledge of power supplies and power conversion principles.
• Experience with aerospace equipment testing;
  DO-160 testing and/or MIL‑STD‑461 test execution strongly preferred.
• Proficiency…