Engineering Assistant

Summary

We’re seeking an Engineering Assistant to provide day-to-day leadership and coordination for our team of engineering technicians. This role blends technical capability with team guidance, process organization, and cross-department communication. You’ll work closely with engineering, production, and management to keep work moving efficiently while fostering a productive, collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Communication

• Live and model our core values while inspiring your team by example.
• Communicate clearly and confidently across production, engineering, management, and the technician team.
• Manage attendance, timesheets, call-offs, and PTO requests.
• Provide performance insights and feedback to the Engineering & Electrical (EE) Manager.
• Support healthy team dynamics—addressing interpersonal issues, guiding productivity, and looping in HR or leadership when needed.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate skill-building opportunities for the technician team.
• Support the growth and success of each technician through guidance, coaching, and resource planning.

Technical Support & Workflow Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for:
  • Test cable and test box requests
  • Rework and prototype requests
  • Process training needs
  • Troubleshooting ticket communications
  • Capacity and workload updates
• Work closely with electrical engineering to manage and prioritize:
  • Troubleshooting and product testing requests
  • Test equipment calibration
  • Test box and test cable development
  • Engineering NPI and prototyping
  • Rework projects
  • Support for the RMA team

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a shared database of department tasks.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, equipment, and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering to implement improvements.
• Create or revise ATP, ESS, and calibration documents as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Represent the technician team in engineering, production, sales, planning, and other meetings.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED
• 10 years of experience in a technically related field
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop others
• A strong technical aptitude and passion for problem-solving

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here:

• Flexibility that works: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Professional growth: Continuing education support, certifications, and exposure to governance, risk, and compliance tools at a global scale.
• A culture that values balance: Work with a high-performing, motivated team that also promotes positivity and collaboration.
• Competitive rewards: Benefits start the first of the month after hire, quarterly bonus tied to company profitability, 401(k) with 3% company contribution, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid holidays (including a full Christmas week shutdown), and comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $26 - $33/hour, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs.
• Astronics LSI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Health & Well-being: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, and additional voluntary coverage options.
• Financial Security: 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Work-Life Harmony: Employee Assistance Program and a culture that promotes work-life balance.

About Astronics:

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.

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.

Join our team at Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. and make a significant impact with your expertise. Apply today to become a valued member of our team in East Aurora, NY!