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Electrical Engineering Intern roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Engineer category, covering positions in circuit design, power systems, and embedded systems development. Canadian citizens can present documentation at the border with no annual cap. Mexican nationals require a U.S. consulate appointment. Your employer's support letter demonstrates their experience with visa sponsorship and readiness to support your TN application.
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Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with a strong track record of implementing advanced power conversion technologies into aerospace-grade power supply and power conversion products.
Join our accomplished Cabin Electronics Power Team in Kirkland, WA and help us transform modern flight.
This is an on-site position that offers flexibility to work from home 2–3 days per week, depending on project needs.
Job Summary
The Principal Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership for the design and development of in-seat power supplies and USB outlet units for commercial aircraft. You will lead the electrical design based on functional requirements, guide the engineering team through product certification, and drive technology innovation through targeted R&D activities.
This role requires extensive knowledge of power conversion technologies—including resonant converter topologies and digitally controlled power supplies—along with strong leadership, mentoring, and presentation skills. You will independently apply a high degree of creative ability, engineering skill, and judgment to solve complex problems and move programs to successful completion.
Role Objectives
- Design power supplies and outlet units that meet defined functional and certification requirements.
- Produce high-quality electrical design documentation to support development, test, and certification.
- Perform electrical simulations and trade studies to optimize designs for performance, reliability, and cost.
- Lead the electrical technical team to achieve successful product certification to DO-160, Airbus, and Boeing requirements.
- Conduct R&D activities and evaluate emerging power conversion technologies for potential integration into future products.
- Diagnose and resolve development hardware failures, implementing robust corrective design changes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical design of aerospace-grade in-seat power supplies and USB outlet units for commercial aircraft from concept through certification.
- Translate functional and system-level requirements into robust electrical architectures and detailed designs.
- Propose, plan, and execute R&D activities that advance the group's power supply and power conversion capabilities, including evaluation of new technologies and topologies.
- Apply extensive knowledge of power conversion technologies, with emphasis on resonant converters and digital control techniques.
- Perform electrical simulations and trade studies using advanced tools (e.g., OrCAD, SPICE, SABER) to determine optimal design approaches.
- Stay current with industry trends in power electronics and incorporate relevant advancements into new product development.
- Ensure designs meet applicable aerospace industry standards, including DO-160 as well as Airbus and Boeing requirements.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive electrical design documentation, including schematics, design descriptions, analyses, and compliance evidence.
- Create clear, technically rigorous test procedures, test reports, and requirements documents, and present them as a subject-matter expert at internal and external design reviews.
- Prepare and present technical analyses, design justifications, and trade study results to internal stakeholders and customers.
- Lead and mentor the electrical engineering (EE) team on projects, providing technical direction and oversight to achieve performance, schedule, and certification objectives.
- Support product certification activities, coordinating closely with systems, compliance, and test teams to demonstrate requirements verification and validation.
- Troubleshoot development hardware issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective design changes.
- Support bid and proposal efforts and assist with new business and follow-on opportunities as a technical leader.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE required).
- Typically, 12 or more years of relevant experience in electrical design, with direct experience in power supply and/or power conversion product development.
- Demonstrated expertise with resonant power converter topologies and digital control of power supplies.
- Broad experience with advanced electrical engineering simulation tools (such as OrCAD, SPICE, SABER) and conducting trade studies.
- Experience designing to DO-160 and other applicable aerospace requirements, including Airbus and Boeing specifications.
- Proven ability to generate high-quality technical documents: design descriptions, requirements, test procedures, test reports, and presentations.
- Experience leading electrical engineering teams or providing technical leadership on complex product development or research programs.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- This role may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-controls laws or other applicable U.S.-government legal or contractual requirements. To assess whether any licenses, authorizations, or other exceptions are required, please indicate below whether you are a U.S. Person. If you are not a U.S. Person, the company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary. This information is collected solely for this compliance purpose.
- An offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary range: $152,072 – $242,920 per year (midpoint: $197,496).
- Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus eligible.
- Factors such as experience in comparable roles, skill set, training, education, certifications, other qualifications, market conditions, and business needs influence the actual salary offered. It is not typical to be hired at or near the top of the range.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health & Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus optional critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Financial Security: 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Work–Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, Employee Assistance Program, and a supportive culture encouraging balance.
- Generous PTO: Starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with a strong track record of implementing advanced power conversion technologies into aerospace-grade power supply and power conversion products.
Join our accomplished Cabin Electronics Power Team in Kirkland, WA and help us transform modern flight.
This is an on-site position that offers flexibility to work from home 2–3 days per week, depending on project needs.
Job Summary
The Principal Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership for the design and development of in-seat power supplies and USB outlet units for commercial aircraft. You will lead the electrical design based on functional requirements, guide the engineering team through product certification, and drive technology innovation through targeted R&D activities.
This role requires extensive knowledge of power conversion technologies—including resonant converter topologies and digitally controlled power supplies—along with strong leadership, mentoring, and presentation skills. You will independently apply a high degree of creative ability, engineering skill, and judgment to solve complex problems and move programs to successful completion.
Role Objectives
- Design power supplies and outlet units that meet defined functional and certification requirements.
- Produce high-quality electrical design documentation to support development, test, and certification.
- Perform electrical simulations and trade studies to optimize designs for performance, reliability, and cost.
- Lead the electrical technical team to achieve successful product certification to DO-160, Airbus, and Boeing requirements.
- Conduct R&D activities and evaluate emerging power conversion technologies for potential integration into future products.
- Diagnose and resolve development hardware failures, implementing robust corrective design changes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical design of aerospace-grade in-seat power supplies and USB outlet units for commercial aircraft from concept through certification.
- Translate functional and system-level requirements into robust electrical architectures and detailed designs.
- Propose, plan, and execute R&D activities that advance the group's power supply and power conversion capabilities, including evaluation of new technologies and topologies.
- Apply extensive knowledge of power conversion technologies, with emphasis on resonant converters and digital control techniques.
- Perform electrical simulations and trade studies using advanced tools (e.g., OrCAD, SPICE, SABER) to determine optimal design approaches.
- Stay current with industry trends in power electronics and incorporate relevant advancements into new product development.
- Ensure designs meet applicable aerospace industry standards, including DO-160 as well as Airbus and Boeing requirements.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive electrical design documentation, including schematics, design descriptions, analyses, and compliance evidence.
- Create clear, technically rigorous test procedures, test reports, and requirements documents, and present them as a subject-matter expert at internal and external design reviews.
- Prepare and present technical analyses, design justifications, and trade study results to internal stakeholders and customers.
- Lead and mentor the electrical engineering (EE) team on projects, providing technical direction and oversight to achieve performance, schedule, and certification objectives.
- Support product certification activities, coordinating closely with systems, compliance, and test teams to demonstrate requirements verification and validation.
- Troubleshoot development hardware issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective design changes.
- Support bid and proposal efforts and assist with new business and follow-on opportunities as a technical leader.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE required).
- Typically, 12 or more years of relevant experience in electrical design, with direct experience in power supply and/or power conversion product development.
- Demonstrated expertise with resonant power converter topologies and digital control of power supplies.
- Broad experience with advanced electrical engineering simulation tools (such as OrCAD, SPICE, SABER) and conducting trade studies.
- Experience designing to DO-160 and other applicable aerospace requirements, including Airbus and Boeing specifications.
- Proven ability to generate high-quality technical documents: design descriptions, requirements, test procedures, test reports, and presentations.
- Experience leading electrical engineering teams or providing technical leadership on complex product development or research programs.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- This role may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-controls laws or other applicable U.S.-government legal or contractual requirements. To assess whether any licenses, authorizations, or other exceptions are required, please indicate below whether you are a U.S. Person. If you are not a U.S. Person, the company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary. This information is collected solely for this compliance purpose.
- An offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary range: $152,072 – $242,920 per year (midpoint: $197,496).
- Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus eligible.
- Factors such as experience in comparable roles, skill set, training, education, certifications, other qualifications, market conditions, and business needs influence the actual salary offered. It is not typical to be hired at or near the top of the range.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health & Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus optional critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Financial Security: 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Work–Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, Employee Assistance Program, and a supportive culture encouraging balance.
- Generous PTO: Starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Engineering Intern
Align your credentials to USMCA Engineer standards
TN visa eligibility for engineering interns requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a closely related field. A diploma in electronics technology or a general science degree won't satisfy the Engineer category, even if your coursework overlaps.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Internship programs at semiconductor manufacturers, defense contractors, and utility companies have experience sponsoring work visas for engineering roles. Searching job boards for positions at these employers—particularly those with recent visa filings—can help you find roles at companies familiar with visa sponsorship processes and equipped to support international talent in electrical engineering fields.
Clarify the internship's specialty occupation framing early
CBP officers scrutinize intern titles because they can imply training rather than professional practice. Ask your employer to document that the role requires applying engineering theory independently, not just shadowing licensed engineers. That framing distinction directly affects your approval at the port of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for TN-sponsoring engineering employers
Searching broadly for internships wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN requirements. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for electrical engineering roles at companies with TN visa sponsorship history, so you spend your outreach on employers already set up to file.
Confirm Mexican nationals' consulate appointment timelines before accepting offers
Unlike Canadians who can present TN documents at a land border, Mexican nationals must schedule a U.S. consulate interview. Appointment wait times vary significantly by location and season, so confirm your start date is realistic against current consular availability before signing an offer letter.
Request your TN support letter in USMCA-specific language
Generic offer letters citing 'engineering work' get challenged at the border. Ask your employer's HR or legal team to reference the USMCA Engineer category explicitly, state your degree field, and describe duties in terms of applying electrical engineering principles, not administrative or generalist tasks.
Electrical Engineering Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Engineering Intern role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, provided the position meets the USMCA Engineer category requirements. The role must require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline, and your duties must involve applying engineering principles rather than observational or administrative tasks. CBP officers evaluate the substance of the internship, not just the title, so your employer's support letter needs to clearly document the technical scope of the work.
How does TN visa sponsorship for this role compare to H-1B sponsorship?
TN visa sponsorship for electrical engineering interns is significantly faster and more predictable than H-1B visa. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS petition window. Canadian nationals can receive TN status same-day at a port of entry. H-1B visa requires an employer to file months in advance and win a randomized selection. For internship timelines, TN is the practical choice when the role qualifies.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead specifying the USMCA Engineer category, your job title and duties, your start and end date, and confirmation that your role requires a degree in electrical engineering. You then present this support letter, your degree credentials, and your passport at the U.S. border (if Canadian) or U.S. consulate (if Mexican). There is no government filing required before your port of entry or consulate application—the support letter is your key document.
Where can I find Electrical Engineering Intern roles that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, making it hard to identify employers already experienced with work visas. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you find electrical engineering internship listings at companies with recent visa filings. That narrows your outreach to employers who understand sponsorship processes and won't need to be educated on visa requirements from scratch.
Can I extend my TN visa if my internship converts to a full-time role?
Yes. TN status can be renewed in three-year increments with no cap on renewals, as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer and continue to meet the Engineer category requirements. If your internship converts to a permanent electrical engineering position, your employer prepares a new support letter reflecting the full-time role. Canadians renew at the border; Mexican nationals return to a U.S. consulate to complete the renewal process.