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PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking candidates for an Electronics Engineering Technician for our Aircraft Power Electronics client in Kirkland, Washington.

Job Title: Sr. Engineering Technician

Job Type: 6 month+ contract - possibility of temp-to-perm

Schedule: Onsite - 1st shift (9/80)

Pay Rate: $42.00-$44.00/hour

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Associates 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)

Technical Skills:

Advanced Electrical/electronic circuit/component knowledge

Intermediate knowledge of computer SW and operating systems

Aerospace equipment test experience, such as DO-160 testing, preferred

Competencies:

Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

Problem-Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Operate independently – limited supervision needed to perform the role

Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

Dealing with ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Physical Abilities:

Manual dexterity

Occasionally lift heavy (< 40 lbs.) items

Color differentiation.

Work Environment:

Exposure to high-voltage

Exposure to LN2

Exposure to power tools

Exposure to chemicals

Moderate noise environment

E MPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test.

Pay Details: $42.00 to $44.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.