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Astronics Corporation

Software Platform Engineer III

kent, WA

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Astronics Corporation lists this Software Platform Engineer III opportunity in kent, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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.

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.

Job Functions/Purpose

Designs a complete and complex framework, system and product.

Key Responsibilities:

The description below is not intended to include an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and they will change from time to time. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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 the next generation initiatives

Responsible for complicated design and architecture

Ability to mentor and delegate to more junior engineers

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 (MS in lieu of experience)

5+ years’ experience in embedded systems and board bring-up

Working knowledge of device drivers and device trees

Proficiency in Linux OS

Proficiency in C/C++/C#

Proficiency in 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.

Working proficiency in Java/Android OS

Working knowledge of AVB, IGMP, RTP, H.264/H.265

Compensation:

Base salary: $111,000 through $150,000, 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

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.

For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Astronics Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

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kent, WA, 98089, US

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