Astronics

Software Platform Engineer III

Astronics$140K — $180K *
Kent, WA 98042In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Software, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in embedded systems and board bring-up
  • Proficiency in Linux OS and programming languages such as C/C++, C#, and Python
  • Strong understanding of network protocols and serial buses
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers
  • Experience with Java/Android OS and multimedia protocols

Responsibilities

  • Design complex embedded system frameworks and products
  • Define technical platform processes and system specifications
  • Write code, test, and debug applications
  • Document installation and maintenance procedures
  • Interact with users to gather system requirements
  • Conceive prototypes for system interfaces and business applications
  • Analyze and resolve system design weaknesses

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options
  • Flexible work schedule options with half-day Fridays
  • Quarterly bonuses tied to company performance
  • 401(k) with company contribution and employee stock purchase plan
  • Generous paid time off and wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional growth
Full Job Description
Astronics Subsidiary
Astronics CSC

Location
Kent, Washington

Description

Join the Astronics team as a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer!

Are you looking for a new role where you can help shape the next generation of embedded systems and connected technologies within the aerospace industry? In this role, you'll design and architect complex platforms that power innovative products, working across hardware and software to solve challenging technical problems. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, influence product direction, and bring cutting-edge solutions to life while mentoring the next generation of developers. If you thrive on building scalable systems, driving technical excellence, and turning complex ideas into real-world products, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

While this role is primarily onsite at our Kent office, we offer flexible work day start and end times, and additional options to help you maintain work life balance - choose between five-8 hour days or four-9 hour days with a half day Friday.

What You'll Do
  • Designs a complete and complex framework, system and product.
  • Defines processes for technical platforms, systems specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
  • Uses current programming language and technologies, writes codes, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications
  • Completes documentation and procedure for installation and maintenance
  • Interacts with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications
  • Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes
  • Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses
  • Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems
  • Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next-generation initiatives
  • Responsible for complicated design and architecture
  • Ability to mentor and delegate to more junior engineers
  • Leads team of developers
  • Writes detailed design and communicates appropriately
  • Assists other areas to develop and maintain timeliness of projects


What You'll Bring
  • BS in Software, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
  • 7+ years' experience in embedded systems and board bring-up
  • Proficiency in Linux OS
  • Proficiency in C/C++/C# and Python
  • Working knowledge of serial buses, i2c, SPI, and Ethernet
  • Solid understanding of network protocols such as PTP, NTP, DHCP, etc., network debugging of multicast and unicast packets. Ability to read RFCs to understand new protocols and requirements
  • Working proficiency in Java/Android OS
  • Working knowledge of AVB, IGMP, RTP, H.264/H.265
  • Strong communication and team collaboration skills
  • Ability for travel to customer sites, not more than 2 weeks per year

Compensation:
  • Base salary: $140,000 through $180,000, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs.
  • The salary range specified is applicable to positions within Washington State and reflects various factors considered in compensation decisions.
  • All employees are eligible for our highly competitive Quarterly Profit-Sharing Incentive program.
  • An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
  • Flexibility That Works: Enjoy flexible daily start and end times, and choose between five-8 hour days or four-9 hour days with a half day Friday, promoting the work-life harmony you deserve.
  • Rewards That Matter: Competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses tied to company profitability, a 401(k) with a 3% company contribution with additional annual discretionary contribution, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan to secure your financial future.
  • Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
  • Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off (PTOS), Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program

This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

About Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification (Astronics CSC):

Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification (Astronics CSC) designs, engineers, manufactures and certifies reliable digital in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems (IFE/CMS) for the corporate, private and VIP aircraft industry. Our custom digital applications have been installed and commissioned on a wide range of VIP/VVIP narrowbody and widebody platforms in addition to numerous private and utility jet, turboprop, and helicopter models.

Astronics CSC is a world leader in designing and integrating custom digital IFE/CMS systems. Our product line covers every facet of in-flight entertainment and cabin management control including: entertainment, lighting, call, temperature, audio/video on demand, tablet integration, real-time 3-D moving map, and much more. We also offer customized graphical user interfaces accessible on our touchscreens, allowing seamless and intuitive control of the IFE/CMS system.

Position Requirements

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications/ Experience
  1. Multi-discipline experience in military and commercial electronic systems ranging from test equipment and instrumentation, flight electronics, computers, jet engines, and other special purpose electronic systems, including RF subsystems.
  2. Software experience with automatic test system development environments such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/C/C++/C# VisualBasic, or C#.
  3. Experience working with the full software development life cycle and knowledge of modern software architectures, design, and development techniques.
  4. Competency with C# and .NET
  5. Experience with electronic circuit design, test systems development, and test systems integration.
  6. Experience with GPIB, VME/VXI, and PXI/PXIe test platforms is a plus.
  7. Thorough knowledge of the process in taking a product design from concept to production with demonstrated success in test solutions regarding analog and digital electronics development, integration, and troubleshooting.
  8. Analytical reasoning and problem solving with knowledge in performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective action to resolve test failures.
  9. Ability to lead and mentor other developers
  10. 10+ years of hands on engineering design and software experience
  11. Must be a US person/US Citizen

Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Engineering or Computer Science (BSCE/BSCS) from four-year college is required

Computer Skills:
  1. LabVIEW, Test Stand, LabWindows CVI, C/C++/VisualBasic, or C#.
  2. Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Database software
  3. Experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture and layout


Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

About Astronics

Astronics Corporation is a supplier of advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries. The company’s products and services include advanced electrical power generation and distribution systems, lighting and safety systems, avionics products, aircraft structures, engineering design and certification services, and automated test systems. Astronics serves customers in the commercial, military, and business jet markets, as well as the semiconductor industry. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in East Aurora, New York.
Learn more about Astronics
Size
2,100 employees
Market Cap
$376.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$115.7 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
-6.8%
Revenue
$502.5 million
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