Sr. Technical Program Manager (2025-014) Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES Location Kirkland, WA Description **Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)** is seeking a **Sr. Technical Program Manager** to bring their expertise to our team of diverse, professional problem solvers in our **Advanced Power Control (APC) Group** in **Kirkland, WA.** This is an **on-site position** that offers flexibility to **work from home part-time** dependent on project needs. Candidates local to the greater Seattle/Kirkland, WA area are highly desired. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. If you're passionate about making an impact and driving innovation with a forward-thinking company that stays at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry—and has been **recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years** —please read on! **Job Summary** The primary business objective for the Technical Program Manager is to establish AES as a globally recognized leader in aircraft electrical power systems for small to mid-sized business jets, UAVs, and rotorcraft. **Key Performance Objectives** **Customer Management** + Effectively communicate across all levels of the customer organization, including senior executives. + Seek customer feedback and provide prompt problem resolution. + Manage customer expectations and communications to mitigate risks to the company. + Cultivate and maintain business relationships to secure follow-on business. **Contract Management** + Thoroughly understand contractual obligations and communicate contract requirements to relevant internal and external organizations. **New Product Introduction** + Lead or assist in the transition of new products from development to production. + Determine initial manufacturing build requirements, develop build plans, and coordinate with Operations to support these plans. + Identify and develop subcontract suppliers, including overseeing any necessary validation activities. + Ensure availability of documentation and test equipment to support production. **Product Changes** + Manage all change and improvement activities for assigned, moderately complex, and medium-volume products. + Develop and communicate plans as required and allocate resources. + Oversee the development of analysis and test data to support customer approvals of changes. + Participate in Change Control Board meetings. + Monitor and address component obsolescence for assigned products. **Product Cost** + Coordinate and drive process and design improvements to reduce product costs. + Lead cross-functional teams to address product cost improvement initiatives and report progress to management. **Yield Management** + Ensure Yield targets are met by monitoring data and proactively addressing issues in Operations or with suppliers. + Manage activities and cross-functional teams tasked with improving Yield. + Communicate performance and actions taken to meet Yield targets during Product Program Reviews and as needed. **Failure Investigations** + Lead or support failure investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. + Evaluate field return data to identify failure trends and take appropriate measures. + Lead Failure Review Boards for assigned products as necessary. **Management/Communication** + Manage all activities associated with assigned products to ensure prioritization, responsibility, and closure. + Maintain tools to effectively manage and communicate activities. + Compose monthly program review materials to summarize and communicate activity and performance of assigned products. **Technical Knowledge** + Develop and maintain a strong technical understanding of assigned products. + Mentor or teach others about the performance and design of assigned products. **Minimum Qualifications** **Education/Experience** + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; MBA preferred. + Six or more years of experience in program management, operations, engineering, procurement, or other related functions. + At least four years of multi-discipline team leadership experience preferred. + Required experience with Aerospace engineering development projects. **EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS** + As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). **Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.** + An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing pre-employment background check and **drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis** . **Salary is $122,103 - $183,004 per year.** Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered. **Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:** **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 **Save for the Future** – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Find Balance** – Employee Assistance Program, Work/life Balance Culture. **Time for You** – Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Position Requirements As above. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time About the Organization 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 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision. EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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. This position is currently accepting applications.