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Sr. Engineering Technician - CONTRACTOR

Job in Kirkland, King County, Washington, 98034, USA
Listing for: Astronics-
Full Time, Part Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-05-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39 - 42 USD Hourly USD 39.00 42.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Sr. Engineering Technician will perform complex technical tasks to assist engineers with electronic systems and technical activities relating to product development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs engineering activities such as, test, check‑out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, or specialized test equipment.
  • Works from knowledge, skills and abilities to generate conceptual plans based on discussions, notional diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or layouts to perform testing, checkout and trouble‑shooting functions.
  • Determines methods or actions to remedy complex malfunctions.
  • Design, construct, test and verify test equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience
  • Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field, or equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required.
  • Demonstrates proficiency (typically 4‑6 years of direct experience in the duties and responsibilities of the position)
Skills & Abilities
  • Priority Setting – Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
  • Problem Solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
  • Operations Analysis – Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  • Operate independently – limited supervision needed to perform the role
  • Planning – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
  • Dealing with ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
Technical Skills
  • Advanced Electrical/electronic circuit/component knowledge
  • Intermediate knowledge of computer SW and operating systems
  • Aerospace equipment test experience, such as DO-160 testing, preferred
Physical Abilities
  • Occasionally lift heavy (< 40 lbs.) items
  • Exposure to high voltage
  • Exposure to LN2
  • Exposure to power tools
  • Exposure to chemicals
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
  • As a US Department of Defense Contractor, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export‑control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
  • An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre‑employment background screen and drug test which includes cannabis screening.

Base salary range: $39.00 ~ $42.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits are offered through our partner contract agency.

Full-Time/Part-Time Contingent

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.

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