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Test Engineer II

Protingent

Kent, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62–$72 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Automation Systems, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Hydraulic Engineering, Instrumentation, Leadership, Legal, Machine Tool, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Military/DoD Standards, Oil and Gas, Procedure Development, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Servomechanism, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Data, Test Fixtures, Test Readiness Review (TRR), Test Requirements, Testing, United States Citizen, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Kent, WA
POSTED
4 days ago
Position Title: Test Engineer II

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

Job Responsibilities:
  • Responsibility for development, qualification, and production test campaigns on various client spaceflight systems.
  • Own the planning and execution of individual component and subassembly test campaigns on mechanical, actuated, hydraulic, cryogenic, and/or pneumatic systems from fabrication to delivery.
  • Author and maintain detailed test procedures, perform test readiness reviews and pre-test briefings, and conduct data reviews to verify the success of the test campaigns.
  • Work closely with design engineers to identify test requirements, with operations engineers to incorporate tests into the appropriate test stands, and with technicians to execute the procedures you author.
  • Identify the test fixtures, test support equipment, and data acquisition systems necessary to execute your testing scope and work with tooling and equipment designers as necessary to design and procure this hardware.
  • Drive efficiency gains in testing activities in order to increase testing throughput while maintaining a high standard of quality and prioritizing the safety of you and your teammates above all else.

Job Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant field.
  • 3+ years of experience in component testing and data analysis.
  • Strong work ethic with a high attention to detail and level of organization.
  • Strong written, personal, and computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at the executive leadership level and on the shop floor.
  • Successfully managed simultaneous project schedules.
  • Passion for spaceflight and space exploration.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, motorsports, oil & gas).
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in design, operation, testing, or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi), cryogenic, actuated, and/or hydraulic systems.
  • Strong knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, and fittings.
  • Experience with sensors and instrumentation (pressure transducers, accelerometers, etc.), data acquisition, and automation systems.
  • Familiarity with precision clean hardware and systems.
  • Experience with Environmental Testing (proof, leak, vibration, thermal, etc.) per SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540 or MIL-STD-810.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis, processing and reduction techniques.
  • Experience with data acquisition and automated systems.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Onsite Kent, WA.
  • Pay Rate Range: $62-$72/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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