Sr. Engineering Technician

Job Description

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

Sr. Engineering Technician

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

• 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.

• 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 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.

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.

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.