JOB TITLE: Test & Evaluation Lab Technician 3
LOCATION:Seattle, WA
PAY RATE: $44.50/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Configures test beds per test procedures for lightning and static protection testing.
Operates lab test equipment including current transformer probes, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and data acquisition systems.
Repairs and maintains lab test equipment through circuit troubleshooting and soldering.
Troubleshoots electrical circuits to identify and resolve equipment issues.
Performs soldering repairs on electronic components and circuit boards.
Drills and cuts test fixtures and test articles to modify as needed for test configurations.
Collects test data and provides insights to support validation and certification.
Validates design compliance with global lightning and static protection standards.
Supports engineers in troubleshooting issues during testing operations.
Applies electrical background and circuit analysis for equipment setup and maintenance.
Requirements:
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor 1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).
Familiarity with electronics lab equipment including current transformer probes, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and data acquisition systems.
Electrical background with circuit analysis and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to repair and maintain lab test equipment through soldering and circuit troubleshooting.
Mechanical background with ability to drill and cut test fixtures and test articles for modifications.
Education typically acquired through Associate degree or equivalent with 3+ years of related work experience, or Bachelor's degree with 1+ years, or 5+ years of related work experience.
Ability to configure test beds and operate lab test equipment per procedures.
Experience with data acquisition systems for test data collection.
Knowledge of circuit troubleshooting for electronic equipment.
Experience with soldering repairs on electronic components.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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