Avionics Technician II - C Shift

Protingent; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Education reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent in Kent, WA is seeking an Avionics Technician II for a direct hire. You will build components and assemblies for development, test and flight, collaborating with engineering to refine methods and ensure quality.

You will participate in safety-focused manufacturing, applying torque to fasteners, fabricating and testing wire harnesses, and supporting multiple systems to enable spaceflight programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Aerospace Avionics experience.
• Familiar with ESD EPA and tool-control processes.
• Experience with electronics assembly tools and basic test equipment.
• Experience inspecting and certifying work to relevant standards.
• Experience applying torque to fasteners/components.
• Experience fabricating, terminating, and testing wire harnesses.
• Experience with polymerics application/removal (staking, potting, encapsulation, conformal coating).
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work a 40-hour week (4x10s) with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Build components and assemblies for development, test and flight.
• Assist with assembly by working with engineering on best practices.
• Provide input on manufacturing improvements for efficiency.
• Support internal and external customers across systems and platforms.
• Emphasize safety, teamwork and quality in all tasks.
• Apply torque to fasteners.
• Fabricate, terminate and test wire harnesses.

Skills

Aerospace avionics

ESD/Tool control

Electronic test equipment

Soldering

Wire harness fabrication

Torque application

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Hand soldering

Electronics assembly tools

Job description

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.
• Pay Rate Range: $40-$48/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.