Engineering Technician (Aerospace)

Position: Engineering Technician (Contract)
Location: Kirkland, WA
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Schedule: Onsite, Full-Time

• Assist engineering teams with test, checkout, modification, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems and custom test equipment.
• Execute design verification, troubleshoot to component level, and support failure analysis and reporting.
• Interpret engineering concepts from sketches, block diagrams, verbal instructions, and preliminary documentation.
• Construct, operate, and validate specialized test setups including power control systems and PCB-level diagnostics.
• Collaborate with design and product development teams throughout the full product lifecycle from early concept through production.
• Support the development and refinement of custom automated test equipment (ATE) and interfaces.

• Associate Degree (AA/AS) in Electronics Technology or related discipline, or equivalent military electronics training.
• 1 3 years of professional experience in engineering technician roles.
• Hands-on troubleshooting to the component level on electronic hardware.
• Experience in PCB testing, electrical/electronic circuit analysis, and diagnostic processes.
• Exposure to design verification processes and experience reporting technical findings to engineering teams.
• Background in regulated environments (Aerospace, Medical Devices, Military, etc.) or military electronics systems.
• Strong familiarity with automated test systems using tools such as C#, SQL, or similar software platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic schematic capture/simulation tools.
• Must be able to work onsite full-time.
• Must meet ITAR compliance requirements (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected person under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(1), (3)).

• Experience with DO-160 environmental and electrical testing.
• Exposure to power supply systems, thermal systems, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Hands-on work with cable harness fabrication or inspection.