Repair Station Test Technician (2026-071) (WA, Kirkland)

Astronics AES is seeking a Repair Station Test Technician in Redmond, WA.

JOB SUMMARY

The Repair Station Test Technician should have a basic mechanical/electrical knowledge, seeking further guidance from Sr. technicians as required. They will carry out their duties with an emphasis on 5s, safety, calibration, and quality. This role will follow set procedures and standard operational guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs in-house servicing and repair of company products at established company repair station.
• Diagnoses mechanical, hardware, software and systems failures using established procedures.
• May occasionally perform the set-up, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies of repaired products.
• Prepares reports for analysis of product failure trends and service ability issues, and entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• May communicate with product support for details helpful to failure diagnostics or repair, but generally without direct client contact.
• Test and troubleshoot (less complex) assemblies and/or final systems.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, engineering instructions, and customer technical data for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components, in accordance with regulations and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Per the Code of Federal Regulations (48 CFR § 252.223-7004 - Drug-free work force), this is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug tests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field/ equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required
• High-power electronics and/or high-power avionics technician experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Total qualifying experience must meet the years, duties, skills and proficiency required to perform the position level standards.
• Demonstrates familiarity (typically 1-2 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position)

Competencies:

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, products, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines, tools, and uses
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Interacting with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, set up functions, enter data, or process information
• Communicating with Supervisors and Peers- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
• Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Electrical/electronic knowledge
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Industrial control software - Control and data acquisition software (HiPot)

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background screening and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Salary is $24.52 - $36.79 per hour. Mid-point is $30.65.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
• Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year