Avionics Technician II - A Shift

Protingent; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Education reimbursement

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Protingent is seeking an Avionics Technician II in Kent, WA to build components and assemblies for multiple environments including development, test, and flight. You will collaborate with engineering to determine best assembly practices and support manufacturing improvements for efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and quality as we push to deliver high‑quality spaceflight components and related hardware.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in aerospace avionics or related fields.
• Familiarity with ESD EPA and tool control/accountability processes.
• Experience using electronics assembly tools, hand soldering and basic electronic test equipment (multimeters and power supplies).
• Experience inspecting and certifying work to relevant standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Build components and assemblies for all groups across environments (development, test and flight).
• Assist with assembly of new designs by working with engineering to determine best practices for assembly.
• Provide input on manufacturing improvement opportunities or build changes to improve efficiency.
• Support internal and external customers across multiple systems and platforms; ensure safety and quality while balancing speed.
• Apply torque to fasteners/components and fabricate, terminate, and test wire harnesses.

Skills

Aerospace Avionics

Tools

Soldering equipment

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Position Title:

Avionics Technician II

Position Description:

Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity for an Avionics Technician with our client in Kent, WA

Job Responsibilities:

Building different components and assemblies for all groups across client in all different environments (development, test and flight). Assisting with assembly of new and updated designs by working directly with engineering to determine best practices for assembly. Giving regular input on manufacturing improvement opportunities or build changes leading to more efficient assembly. Serve both internal and external customers across multiple systems and multiple platforms; each Technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe human spaceflight. A focus on safety, collaborative teamwork, and quality allows us to work together to determine the best path forward, balancing speed and safety to create high-quality components that will propel future astronauts and payloads into space for the improvement of mankind. Applying torque to fasteners/components. Fabricating, terminating, and repair/testing of wire harnesses.

Job Qualifications:

3 or more years' experience in Aerospace Avionics or related fields. Familiarity working in an ESD EPA and with tool control/accountability processes. Experience using standard electronics assembly tools, hand soldering and basic electronic test equipment (multimeters and power supplies). Experience inspecting and certifying work performed to relevant standards and specifications. Experience with applying torque to fasteners/components. Experience with fabricating, terminating, and repair/testing of wire harnesses. Experience inspecting and certifying work performed to relevant standards and specifications. Experience with application and removal of polymerics (staking, potting. Encapsulation and conformal coating). Able to lift 50 lbs. Ability to work a 40-hour work week (4x10's) with occasional overtime to support launch schedules.

Desired Job Qualifications:

5-7 years of experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly fabrication, CCA or PCBA repair or component replacement. Experience with energized power/high voltage systems, battery systems or RF assemblies. Certification in and/or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection. J-STD/J-STD Space, 610, 7711/7721 Rework and 620/620 Space Addendum. Experience and capability to interface with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic work orders and configuration management systems. Experience with documenting non conformances and carrying out dispositioned repairs.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract Location: Kent, WA PayRate Range: $35-$42/hr 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.