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Sr. Quality Developer Analyst (2025-055)

Astronics Subsidiary Advanced Electronic Systems

Location Kirkland, WA

Description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a **Sr. Quality Developer Analyst** to join our dynamic Quality Assurance in Kirkland, WA.

If you have experience with Polarion configuration, and customizatio** n and are 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

As a Senior Quality Developer Analyst within the Quality Assurance team, you will leverage Siemens Polarion ALM, a leading Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) software. Your responsibilities will include architecting, designing, programming, and customizing Astronics’ Polarion implementation to ensure compliance with our internal processes and procedures, as well as industry standards for systems, hardware, and software development.

We are expanding our use of Polarion and seek a dynamic and creative individual to join our team and address this new challenge. You will collaborate closely with management and engineering teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities both within Polarion and our overall processes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Design and implement Polarion ALM solutions tailored to Astronics’ needs.

+ Configure and customize Polarion workflows, templates, and reports.

+ Integrate Polarion with other tools and systems in Astronics’.

+ Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.

+ Conduct performance tuning and optimization of Polarion instances.

+ Develop and maintain documentation for Polarion architectures and processes.

+ Train and mentor team members on Polarion best practices.

+ Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

+ Ensure compliance with industry standards in Polarion implementations.

+ Ensure permissions schema for Polarion complies Astronics’ policies.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Polarion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field, or equivalent work experience and skills.

+ Demonstrates competency with the duties and responsibilities of the position, typically earned with 5~8 years of direct experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

+ Strong understanding of ALM concepts and software development lifecycle.

+ Expertise in Polarion administration, configuration, and customization.

+ Experience in resolving performance issues in production Polarion environment.

+ Proficiency in scripting languages such as JavaScript, Velocity, and XML

+ Experience with integrating Polarion with other tools (e.g., JIRA, Jenkins, Git, Subversion).

+ Knowledge of requirements management, test management, and traceability.

+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Experience with other ALM tools (e.g., IBM Rational, HP ALM) is preferred.

+ Experience in the aerospace, automotive or medical device industries are a plus.

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.

**Base salary range is $94,208 - $141,313 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, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

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 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.