Senior Electrical Engineer, Production Support

Job overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer, Production Support role is a 100% onsite position primarily in Waukegan, IL. The posting states a base salary of $110,000–$130,000 per year and says occasional travel of less than 25% may be required to Chicago-area laboratories and suppliers in Southeast Asia. Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification develops in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions for aircraft. The engineer supports the transition of products from development into production, including design-file transfer, verification, and regulatory compliance testing. The role also provides technical direction, resolves production engineering issues, supports audits and design processes, and mentors junior engineers and interns.

What you'll do

• Support product transition from development to production and transfer design files into manufacturing
• develop and execute product verification tests and reports
• select and use test equipment
• direct engineering technician work and occasionally support PCBA assembly and rework
• conduct engineering evaluations at vendor locations
• mentor interns and junior engineers
• support design processes, regulatory testing, and audits
• lead electrical engineering work on programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior electrical engineer

production support

waukegan il

astronics

$110,000–$130,000 per year

onsite

pcb design

product verification

regulatory compliance testing

manufacturing support

electrical engineering

mentoring

occasional travel under 25%

quarterly profit-sharing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• FSA and HSA
• quarterly profit-sharing incentive
• 401(k) company contribution
• employee stock purchase plan
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• paid time off, volunteer time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

The role serves as a manufacturing team subject matter expert for mid- and low-level electrical designs and supports aircraft connectivity and certification solutions.

About the employer

Astronics Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.