JOB TITLE: Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 1 - Electrical/Electronic Equipment
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
PAY RATE: $22-28/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 (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain 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. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Retrieve and interpret drawings, specifications, documents, and sketches using online computing systems.

• Perform system installation measurements using general test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, and meters) and troubleshoot when measurements fall outside specifications.

• Install, remove, or modify experimental/production aircraft wiring using mechanical and electrical hand tools to meet engineering specifications, non-conformance reports, and Boeing standards.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults as required.

• Assist in developing methods and procedures to diagnose and correct malfunctions when established procedures do not exist.

• Support troubleshooting of electrical functional test failures in production and factory environments.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain security clearance 

• Associate’s Degree (AA) in a related discipline

• Strong electrical/electronic background

• Ability to calculate series and parallel resistor networks to determine cable shield net resistance

• Knowledge of airplane wiring and shielding

• Strong understanding of basic electrical principles (Ohm’s Law, series and parallel resistance, Faraday’s Law of Induction, Kirchhoff’s Current Law).

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Proficiency operating general test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, etc.) and interpreting test results.

• Knowledge of proper routing, clamping, tying, connecting, and terminating wires and wire bundles in electrical systems per applicable electrical codes.

• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and replace faulty components.

• Effective communication skills and attention to detail.

• Highly motivated and driven to perform in a high-stress production environment

• Mission-focused mindset

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a 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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