Acara Solutions has been providing aerospace firms nationally with our staffing services for 65 years. Our international aerospace avionics client has an opening for an Electrical Engineer in their Kirkland, WA plant . The salary target max is $150K. This is a product support position.
This division is the industry leader for reliable aircraft and avionics data interface solutions.
The Sr. Electrical Engineer will address and resolve manufacturing and field related problems, be responsible for cost, product and maintenance improvements, address component sourcing and obsolescence, and conduct qualification and verification testing associated with design changes. You will play a critical role in ensuring the continued performance, reliability, and quality of our electrical products.
The qualified candidate will develop a collaborative relationship with a cross-functional team of electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers, technicians, program management, manufacturing, and supply chain to achieve success. The intent is to learn from the technical guidance, mentorship, and peer reviews of more senior staff and be able to share knowledge and best practices with junior staff members and interns.
Duties:
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Product Sustaining
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Team focal for product sustaining projects including obsolescence mitigation and market-driven modification
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Collaborate with Engineering teams to incorporate design changes into existing products
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Document product designs and changes by preparing bills of material, drawings, and associated change orders
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Operations Support
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Provide timely analysis of production tests failures, identifying root cause and driving corrective actions with appropriate departments
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Support manufacturing, sales & marketing, quality, and supply chain functions for new and existing product
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Assist in the transition of new products from Engineering to Operations
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Customer Support
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Investigate and resolve complex hardware issues reported by customers
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When required, perform testing, evaluations and analysis of RMA returns to maintain customers' satisfaction
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Product Improvements
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Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining or improving product performance and quality
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Work with suppliers to select cost-effective components and materials
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Project Support
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Contribute to New Product Development Programs as necessary, including part numbering strategies, electrical design, V&V, certification, and transition to operations
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Manage individual projects and special engineering requests throughout the development cycle
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Product Compliance
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Ensure that product designs and modifications comply with relevant industry standards and regulations
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May lead product qualification and agency compliance test programs
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May interface with regulatory agencies and test agencies
Required Skills / Qualifications:
BSEE or similar degree
Min 5 years of experience, including:
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High Speed Circuit Design, including Best Practices and Thermal Consideration
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Component Analysis / Datasheet Understanding
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Schematic Analysis in DxDesigner, LTSpice, or equivalent
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PCB Analysis in PADS or equivalent
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Digital & Analog Circuit Troubleshooting
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Programming in a Windows and Linux environment
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Programming in C and/or C++
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Tools: Oscilloscopes, DMMs, DC Power Supplies
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Interpreting Industry Standards
This is a U.S. ITAR compliant facility - U.S. Persons required
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
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PCI, PCIe, PXIe, and USB experience
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Experience with Avionics Databuses/Designs
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Thermal Imaging, Spectrum Analyzer experience
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FPGA code analysis in Verilog or equivalent
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Programming in scripting languages
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Testing to DO-160 and Military Standards
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.