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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