Integration Engineering Technician II - C

Varstaff Staffing; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing in Kent, WA seeks an Avionics / Electro-Mechanical Technician III to support development, test, and flight environments in the Avionics Hardware Lab, assembling, testing, and repairing flight-grade avionics and battery systems.

You will work from schematics, perform operational testing and fault isolation, and contribute to design improvements for safe human spaceflight, with a Friday-Sunday shift from 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace avionics or related high-reliability fields.
• Demonstrated hands-on component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and wire harness fabrication.
• Experience inspecting and certifying work to aerospace specifications and standards.
• Experience in EPA (ESD) and tool control/accountability processes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on electro-mechanical support across development, test, and flight environments in the Avionics Hardware Lab.
• Assemble, fabricate, test, and repair flight-grade avionics, battery systems, power distribution, and wire harnesses.
• Perform operational testing, fault isolation, and mechanical/electrical assembly from schematics and layouts.
• Offer input on design improvements and process optimizations for safe human spaceflight.
• Support launch milestones with flexible scheduling and potential overtime.

Skills

Electrical Assembly & Soldering

Polymerics Application

Mechanical Assembly

Testing & Troubleshooting

Physical Requirements

Education

3+ years aerospace avionics experience or related high-reliability fields

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

• Kent, WA

Varstaff is looking for an Avionics / Electro-Mechanical Technician III.

About the Job:In this role, you will provide hands-on electro-mechanical support across development, test, and flight environments within the Avionics Hardware Lab. Supporting engines, in-space systems, and test operations, you will assemble, fabricate, test, and repair flight-grade avionics, battery systems, power distribution, and wire harnesses. Working directly from schematics and engineering layouts, you will perform operational testing, fault isolation, and mechanical/electrical assembly, giving direct input on design improvements and process optimizations for safe human spaceflight.

Shift: C Shift | Friday – Sunday, 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Location: Kent, WA (Local candidates required)

What We’re Looking For Education & Experience

3+ years of experience in aerospace avionics or related high-reliability fields (5–7 years preferred).

Demonstrated experience performing hands-on component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and wire harness fabrication.

Experience inspecting and certifying work to relevant aerospace specifications and standards.

Experience in ESD Electrostatic Protected Areas (EPA) and tool control/accountability processes.

Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.

Must-Have Skills

• Electrical Assembly & Soldering: Hand soldering proficiency, component-level board repair, wire harness fabrication/termination/testing, and use of basic electronic test equipment (multimeters, power supplies).
• Polymerics Application: Hands-on experience with application and removal of polymerics, including staking, potting, encapsulation, and conformal coating on PCBAs and mechanical hardware.
• Mechanical Assembly: Experience with mechanical hardware assembly, applying specified torque values to fasteners/components, and installing threaded inserts.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Skill in interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams to perform operational checkouts, fault isolation, and basic troubleshooting in lab and production environments.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and work flexible schedules with occasional overtime to support launch milestones.

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

• Active or past certifications in IPC standards (e.g., J-STD-001 / J-STD Space, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, IPC/WHMA-A-620 / Space Addendum).
• Experience with high-voltage/energized power systems, battery systems, or RF assemblies.
• Experience documenting non-conformances, performing dispositioned rework, and using electronic work order or configuration management systems.