Data Management Specialist – Aerospace

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) | Cabin Electronics Power Team

Location: Kirkland, WA (on-site with 2–3 WFH days/week)

Astronics AES is looking for a Data Management Specialist to own and improve how we manage technical data and controlled documents for our cabin power products. You’ll sit at the center of engineering, program management, quality, and supply chain—making sure the right data gets to the right people, in the right format, at the right time.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, highly regulated environment (aerospace/defense) and enjoys building and refining data and document control processes.

• Develop and refine data management strategies, policies, and procedures that meet program, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Own the intake, processing, and fulfillment of data requests from internal teams and external customers.
• Manage the full lifecycle of data submittals (prep, review, approval, delivery) for customers and government agencies.
• Maintain and audit data repositories to ensure accuracy, integrity, and secure access.
• Proactively identify and resolve data discrepancies before they impact schedules or deliverables.

• Administer document control systems and workflows supporting program execution and compliance.
• Standardize how documents (drawings, specs, plans, reports) are created, reviewed, approved, revised, stored, and retired.
• Confirm that all documents have correct revision levels, signatures, and supporting data before release.
• Support teams in using document standards, templates, and best practices.
• Respond to document retrieval requests from auditors, customers, and program teams.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer/supplier notifications (NOCs, SCNs, offerability documentation, PMA, etc.).
• Build and maintain dashboards and tracking logs to give program teams real‑time visibility of submission status.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and program management to ensure submittals meet schedule, format, and regulatory requirements.
• Flag at‑risk deliverables early and drive resolution with program leadership.
• Act as a key resource for trade compliance and export control (ITAR/EAR) within the department.
• Produce regular reports on submission status, document control metrics, and open actions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate data/document control processes and help lead implementation.

• ~6+ years of experience in data management, document control, or records management, preferably in aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Strong working knowledge of:
• Customer and supplier data management and submittal processes
• ITAR, EAR, and export control practices
• AS9100 and aerospace quality/documentation standards
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of data and documents across multiple programs and deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Clear, professional communication skills; comfortable working directly with internal teams and external customers.

• This 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.
• An offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening.
• Salary range
  : $86,430 – $129,645 per year (midpoint: $108,037).
• Quarterly Profit‑Sharing Bonus
  eligible
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• Factors such as experience in comparable roles, skill set, training, education, certifications, other qualifications, market conditions,…