Product Environmental Compliance Engineer (2025-073)

Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems (AES) is seeking a Product Environmental Compliance Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Services Team in Kirkland, WA. This position offers flexibility to work from home with occasional time in the office depending on project needs. If you are passionate about making an impact 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 Product Environmental Compliance Engineer works in the Engineering Services department to support all teams in the collection, review, and analysis of material data for use in regulatory or customer-specific Environmental Compliance reporting. Other functions include material content analysis, generation of certificates of compliance for common regulations such as RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substance) or REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals), maintenance of supporting data and documentation, and providing related technical guidance to all AES organizational functions. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Retrieve data from the company’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system for general part information, bills-of-material (BOMs), manufacturers’ names & part numbers, and other key attributes about products and components. • Research and collect material data for components and substances on product parts lists from manufacturer websites and third-party data services. • Evaluate material data against regulatory, industry standard, or client-specific lists of substances for use in company declarations or certifications of conformance. • Be familiar with, and maintain currency on, major product environmental regulation impacting Astronics AES products, components, and materials. • Assist in the resolution or escalation of Environmental Compliance issues and communicate proactively with cross-functional stakeholders. • Assist in the maintenance of the company’s Industry Standards library. • Provide support, under the direction of a senior Product Environmental Compliance Engineer, for company-led strategic initiatives and team-driven continuous process improvement projects. • Assist in drafting and updating procedures or guidelines, for review by Product Environmental Compliance Engineer. • Maintain reports, metrics, data, or other deliverables as directed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Environmental, Chemistry, Metallurgy, or technical field. Or, a suitable combination of work experience and education may be substituted for degree requirement. • Demonstrates familiarity ~ Typically 2+ years of direct experience in the key duties and responsibilities of the position. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Demonstrated ability to conduct internet research to retrieve relevant data such as part numbers, manufacturer information, material content, and environmental compliance declarations. • Demonstrated ability to manage and organize large data sets and files. • Ability to read and understand material declaration documents. • Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks within a set timeframe. • Demonstrated systematic problem-solving skills and an understanding of how to analyze data. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups. • Strong skills with Microsoft Excel (or similar software). Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Knowledge in chemistry or materials science. • Ability to understand engineering drawings. • Familiarity with BOMs or PLM systems. • Familiarity with third party database services such as Accuris or Silicon Experts. • Experience with environmental compliance-related industry standards or regulations (RoHS, REACH). • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint. 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 a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis. Salary range for this position is $72,476 - $109,119 per year. Mid-point for the range is $90,933. At Astronics AES, it is more typical for an individual to be hired closer to the mid-point than near the top of the range. 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. At Astronics AES, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range. 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, starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays Apply tot his job