Astronics
Principal Electrical Engineer
$152K–$243K
Kirkland, Washington, United States · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 12 or more years of relevant electrical design experience, with direct experience in power supply and/or power conversion product development.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE required).
- Visa sponsorship
- The role may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control or other U.S.-government requirements. Applicants are asked to indicate whether they are a U.S. Person; the company does not guarantee or undertake to seek any required authorization for non-U.S. Persons.
About the job
Leads the design, development, and certification of aerospace-grade in-seat power supplies and USB outlet units for commercial aircraft, while guiding the engineering team and advancing power-conversion technology through R&D.
What you'll do
- Lead electrical designs from concept through certification, translating system requirements into architectures, detailed designs, and supporting documentation.
- Guide certification to DO-160, Airbus, and Boeing requirements; coordinate with systems, compliance, and test teams.
- Lead and mentor engineers, conduct simulations and trade studies, and pursue R&D and hardware troubleshooting.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE required).
- Expertise with resonant power converter topologies and digital control of power supplies.
- Experience with electrical simulation tools and trade studies, and designing to DO-160 and other aerospace requirements, including Airbus and Boeing specifications.
- Experience producing technical documentation and providing technical leadership on complex product development or research programs.
Pay
USD $152,072 – $242,920 per year (base salary)
Tools
OrCAD, SPICE, SABER, DO-160
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