Avionics Technician II - A Shift

Protingent; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Education/certification reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking an Avionics Technician II for an A Shift contract in Kent, WA. Responsibilities include assembling and testing flight-grade avionics, soldering PCBAs, and building wire harnesses as part of integrated testbeds.

The role requires 3+ years in avionics or similar safety-critical fields, ESD controls experience, and the ability to read schematics and procedures. Local candidates in Kent preferred.

Qualifications

• ESD controls experience.
• Strong understanding of basic electronics theory: voltage, resistance, current.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and assembly procedures.
• 3+ years in avionics or safety-critical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble flight-grade avionics.
• Test and qualify avionics.
• Solder PCBAs and component-level boards.
• Build wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Integrate avionics with ground-support hardware in testbeds.

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Hand tools

HiPot testers

Torque wrenches

Job description

Job Title: Avionics Technician II - A Shift Position

Protingent Staffing has an excitingcontract Avionics Technician opportunity with our client located in Kent, WA.

Job Responsibilities

• Assembling flight-grade avionics


• Testing and qualifying avionics


• Soldering PCBAs and other component-level board work


• Building wire harness/cable assemblies


• Integrating avionics and ground support hardware into electronics testbeds

Job Qualifications

• Experience with ESD prevention and controls


• Thorough understanding of basic electronics theory – voltage, resistance, current


• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures


• 3+ years of experience in assembly of avionics, medical devices, or other similar safety-critical fields


• Proficient in the use of basic electronic lab test equipment, such as power supplies and handheld multimeters


• Experience with common hand tools, such as torque wrenches and screw drivers


• Ability to lift 25 lbs

Desired Job Qualifications

• 2 year Associates degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology


• Current or expired certifications in PCBA inspection (IPC-A-610), harness assembly (IPC/WHMA-A-620), soldering (J-STD-001), PCBA rework (IPC-7711/7721)


• Experience with 5S or LEAN Six Sigma


• Experience with HiPot harness testers


• Experience in staking and conformal coating


• Experience with potting


• Experience with high voltage systems or NFPA 70E training


• Experience with ANSI-ESD-S20.20


• Experience with AS9100

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract


• Pay Rate: $40-$43/hr.


• Location: Kent, WA.


• 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-Winningprovider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — fromSoftware and AerospacetoAI, 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.