Engineering Technician II+

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defense and space manufacturing sector is seeking an Engineering Technician II+. This role involves hands-on work supporting engineering and production teams, including mechanical assembly, test setup, and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience with basic tools. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values innovation and offers competitive pay, benefits, and a signing bonus. If you're passionate about contributing to mission-critical systems, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

$500 Signing Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical assembly and basic hand tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly and support engineering testing.
• Assist with packaging and shipping of hardware.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Blueprint Reading

Test Setup and Execution

Safety Procedures

Basic Hand and Power Tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

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Base pay range

$27.00/hr - $44.00/hr

Summary

Engineering Technicians are in a hands-on work environment performing a variety of tasks to support the engineering, manufacturing and production teams. Daily responsibilities may include test set up, mechanical assembly, receiving support, production, packaging and shipping.

We are currently offering a $500 signing bonus for this position!

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• $500 Signing Bonus
  
  

SHIFT

6:30 AM to 4:30 PM 9/80

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Performs mechanical assembly according to verbal and written instructions
• Supports engineering testing, manufacturing efforts
• Reads and understands blueprints, schematics and technical diagrams
• Assists with test setup and execution
• Assists with packaging and shipping of hardware and equipment
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Required Education: High School diploma
• Required Experience: Experience with basic hand and power tools, strong mechanical aptitude
• Possesses a strong desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Typically possesses: 2-5 years’ experience in aerospace, defense experience, or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrates an exceptional work ethic and attitude
• Physical requirements of this position include moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods of time, the use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain BATF authorization to handle explosives
  
  

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE: Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California and 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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