Sr. Engineering Technician

Protingent; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician in Kirkland, WA. This contract position involves assisting engineers with electronic systems and technical tasks. Candidates should have an associate degree in Electronics Technology and 4-6 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include testing, modification, and troubleshooting of electronic systems. The role requires advanced knowledge of circuits and proven troubleshooting skills, especially with power supplies. Competitive pay rates between $41-$43/hr are offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Typically 4-6 years of direct experience related to the role.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze circuits without relying on software tools.
• Experience with high voltage applications and power transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with electronic systems and technical activities.
• Conduct engineering activities such as testing and modification.
• Generate conceptual plans based on discussions and descriptions.

Skills

Electrical/electronic circuit/component knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of power conversion

Intermediate knowledge of computer software and operating systems

EMI/EMC testing experience

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related field

Job description

Position Title

Sr. Engineering Technician

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for Sr. Engineering Technician with our client located in Kirkland, WA.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical tasks to assist engineers with electronic systems and technical activities relating to product development.
• Performs engineering activities such as test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, or specialized test equipment.
• Works from knowledge, skills and abilities to generate conceptual plans based on discussions, notional diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or layouts to perform testing, checkout and trouble‑shooting functions.
• Determines methods or actions to remedy complex malfunctions.
• Design, construct, test and verify test equipment.

Job Qualifications

• Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field, or equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required.
• Demonstrates proficiency (typically 4-6 years of direct experience in the duties and responsibilities of the position).
• Advanced Electrical/electronic circuit/component knowledge and ability with proven track record of true component-level troubleshooting (identifying failed resistors, capacitors, and transistors on a PCB), not just modular (LRU) swapping.
• Previous experience with high voltage applications and power transfer.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer SW and operating systems.
• Strong theoretical understanding of power conversion, specifically Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) and DC-DC Converters (Buck/Boost).
• Practical experience with EMI/EMC testing and mitigation strategies in a lab environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and analyze circuits 'at the bench' using fundamental electrical principles, without total reliance on software tools or manuals.
• Aerospace equipment test experience, such as DO-160 testing, preferred.

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Kirkland, WA.
• Pay Rate Range: $41-$43/hr.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.
• 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.