Job Title: Avionics Technician II - A Shift
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Avionics Technician opportunity with our client located in Kent, WA.
Job Responsibilities:- Assembling flight-grade avionics
- Testing and qualifying avionics
- Soldering PCBAs and other component-level board work
- Building wire harness/cable assemblies
- Integrating avionics and ground support hardware into electronics testbeds
Job Qualifications:- Experience with ESD prevention and controls
- Thorough understanding of basic electronics theory – voltage, resistance, current
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures
- 3+ years of experience in assembly of avionics, medical devices, or other similar safety-critical fields
- Proficient in the use of basic electronic lab test equipment, such as power supplies and handheld multimeters
- Experience with common hand tools, such as torque wrenches and screw drivers
- Ability to lift 25 lbs
Desired Job Qualifications:- 2 year Associates degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology
- Current or expired certifications in PCBA inspection (IPC-A-610), harness assembly (IPC/WHMA-A-620), soldering (J-STD-001), PCBA rework (IPC-7711/7721)
- Experience with 5S or LEAN Six Sigma
- Experience with HiPot harness testers
- Experience in staking and conformal coating
- Experience with potting
- Experience with high voltage systems or NFPA 70E training
- Experience with ANSI-ESD-S20.20
- Experience with AS9100
Job Details:- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate: $40-$43/hr.
- Location: Kent, WA.
- 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.