Sr. Engineering Technician

Position Title: Sr. Engineering TechnicianPosition Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for Sr. Engineering Technician with our client located in Kirkland, WA.Job Responsibilities:

• Perform complex technical tasks to assist engineers with electronic systems and technical activities relating to product development.
• 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.

Job Qualifications:

• 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).
• Advanced Electrical/electronic circuit/component knowledge and ability with proven track record of true component-level troubleshooting (identifying failed resistors, capacitors, and transistors on a PCB), not just modular (LRU) swapping.
• Previous experience with high voltage applications and power transfer.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer SW and operating systems.
• Strong theoretical understanding of power conversion, specifically Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) and DC-DC Converters (Buck/Boost).
• Practical experience with EMI/EMC testing and mitigation strategies in a lab environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and analyze circuits 'at the bench' using fundamental electrical principles, without total reliance on software tools or manuals.
• Aerospace equipment test experience, such as DO-160 testing, preferred.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Kirkland, WA.
• Pay Rate Range: $41-$43/hr.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.