Sr Engineering Technician in Kirkland

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Job Description

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician, in Kirkland, WA.

Pay Rate: $39 - $40

Contract Duration 6 months

Job Description:

The Sr. Engineering Technician will perform complex technical tasks to assist engineers with electronic systems and technical activities relating to product development.

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: Associate 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)Competencies:

Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on whats 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 doesnt 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; doesnt have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty

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,

Physical Abilities: Manual dexterity Occasionally lift heavy ( differentiation

Work Environment:

Exposure to high voltage

Exposure to LN2

Exposure to power tools

Exposure to chemicals

Moderate noise environment

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

As a US Department of Defense Contractor, we are 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 which includes cannabis screening.Benefits offered to vary by the contract.

Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Company Description PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology and service industries.We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more.

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