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Principal roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's College and University Teachers and Scientific Technicians categories, though classification depends on your exact duties and credentials. Canadian citizens can apply at the border without pre-approval. Mexican nationals require a consular appointment. A qualifying job offer from a U.S. school or educational organization is required before filing.
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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 in Principal
Match your credentials to TN categories
Principal roles most often qualify under the College and University Teachers category, but K-12 school leaders may need to frame duties around instruction rather than administration. Your transcript and license must reflect the specific educational field your position requires.
Target districts with international hiring history
Public school districts that have sponsored international teachers before are far more likely to understand TN visa sponsorship logistics for Principals. Ask HR directly whether they've filed TN documentation for school leadership roles, not just classroom teachers.
Get your provincial teaching license evaluated early
U.S. school districts require state licensure equivalency for Principal hires, and credential evaluation through an accredited agency can take four to six weeks. Start this process before you begin actively applying so delays don't stall an offer.
Clarify the offer letter before crossing the border
Canadian nationals applying at a port of entry need an offer letter that specifies your title, duties, degree requirements for the role, and employment start date. A vague letter citing only 'school administrator' is a common reason CBP requests more documentation.
Use Migrate Mate to find schools already sponsoring TN visas
Searching broadly wastes time on districts unfamiliar with TN requirements for Principal positions. Migrate Mate filters jobs by employers with recent visa filings, so your applications go to organizations already experienced with sponsoring work visas and prepared to navigate the TN process.
Prepare for annual renewal tied to your contract cycle
TN status is granted in three-year increments but is tied to your specific employer and role. If your contract renews annually, align your TN renewal documentation with that cycle and notify your district's HR department at least 60 days before expiration.
Principal TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how your duties are defined. Principals at colleges and universities qualify clearly under the TN College and University Teachers category. K-12 Principals face more scrutiny because the role blends administration with instruction. Your offer letter needs to emphasize the instructional leadership and educational expertise components of the job, not just management responsibilities, for CBP or a consular officer to approve TN classification.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Principal roles?
TN has meaningful advantages for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadians can receive approval at a port of entry on the day they apply. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection in spring, a months-long petition process, and employer-paid USCIS filing fees. For school districts hiring on an academic-year timeline, TN's speed and simplicity make it the practical first choice for qualified Canadian or Mexican Principals.
What documents does a school district need to sponsor a Principal on TN status?
The employer's core obligation is producing a detailed offer letter on company letterhead. It must state your title, a description of duties, the educational qualifications the role requires, your salary, and the employment period. The employer doesn't file a petition with USCIS for Canadian applicants, but districts should be prepared to provide supporting documentation about the school's accreditation and the role's degree requirements if CBP requests it.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find Principal jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles where employers are already prepared to support TN status. Rather than applying to districts that have never navigated TN documentation for school leadership roles, you can filter to organizations with relevant sponsorship experience, which reduces the back-and-forth that often delays or derails offers for Principal candidates.
Can a Mexican national get TN sponsorship for a Principal role, and how does the process differ from Canada?
Mexican nationals are eligible for TN status in qualifying Principal roles, but the process differs significantly. You must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry, which requires scheduling an appointment and attending an in-person interview. Processing timelines vary by consulate location and time of year. The substantive TN qualification requirements are identical to those for Canadian applicants, but the procedural path is longer and requires earlier planning around your intended start date.