Technician

Actalent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Technician for an on-site contract role in Seattle, WA. You will develop detailed test procedures from high-level plans, execute comprehensive tests, and work with sensors, avionics, and electronic components used in drone/UAV systems.

You will design test fixtures and harnesses, apply validation processes, troubleshoot complex systems, and generate clear test reports with data analysis in collaboration with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting and fault isolation across hardware and software
• Ability to follow and execute detailed test procedures
• Experience with bench testing and fixtures
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and measurement instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test procedures from high-level test plans
• Execute comprehensive integrated tests
• Demonstrate proficiency with sensors, avionics, and electronic components for drone/UAV systems
• Design, document, and fabricate custom test fixtures and harnesses with proper drawings
• Apply established test engineering methodologies and validation processes
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems and software integration issues
• Utilize test automation experience
• Demonstrate proficiency in data acquisition and measurement instrumentation
• Generate clear, detailed test reports with data analysis
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical and mechanical skills

Ability to execute test procedures

Experience with test fixtures and ben​

Job description

Job Title: TechnicianJob Description

As a Technician, you will develop detailed test procedures from high-level test plans and execute comprehensive integrated tests. You will demonstrate proficiency with sensors, avionics, and electronic components used in drone/UAV systems, design custom test fixtures and harnesses, apply established test engineering methodologies, troubleshoot complex systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test procedures from high-level test plans.

• Execute comprehensive integrated tests.

• Demonstrate proficiency with sensors, avionics, and electronic components used in drone/UAV systems.

• Design, document, and fabricate custom test fixtures and harnesses with proper technical drawings.

• Apply established test engineering methodologies, validation processes, and industry best practices.

• Troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems and software integration issues.

• Utilize experience with test automation.

• Demonstrate proficiency in data acquisition systems and measurement instrumentation.

• Generate clear, detailed test reports with data analysis and recommendations.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineering.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Electrical and mechanical skills

• Ability to execute test procedures

• Experience with test fixtures and bench testing

• Proficiency in data acquisition systems and measurement instrumentation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Soldering is a nice-to-have skill. It involves SMT, not fine pitch.

Work Environment

The position is on-site in a lab environment. You will be working at Prime Air, engaging with advanced technologies and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $41.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.