Electrical Test Engineer II

Protingent

Kent, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$77 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Automation, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Control Systems, Customer Support/Service, Data Processing, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Failure Analysis, Instrumentation, Legal, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Safety Standards, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Engineering, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Kent, WA
POSTED
6 days ago
Position Title: Electrical Test Engineer II

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for an Electrical Test Engineer with our client in Kent, WA

Job Responsibilities:
  • Plan, develop, and execute integrated system testing of launch vehicles with a focus on electrical subsystems.
  • Design, implement, and optimize data acquisition systems for accurate test measurement and analysis.
  • Write and maintain automation scripts in Python to support data acquisition, test execution, and data post-processing.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to develop comprehensive test plans and procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical and data acquisition systems during testing.
  • Analyze test results, document findings, and provide recommendations for design improvements.
  • Support both ground and flight-testing campaigns, ensuring all test activities meet program quality and safety standards.
  • Maintain detailed documentation for test setups, procedures, and findings to support future reviews and audits.

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical test engineering, preferably within the aerospace or related industry.
  • Proven experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ), instrumentation, and control systems.
  • Proficiency in Python for automation, data processing, and scripting tasks.
  • Strong understanding of system-level testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work onsite in Kent, WA.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Kent, WA (Onsite)
  • Pay rate: $65-$77/hr.
  • 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.

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