**Assembly Technician** **Location:** Kirkland, WA **Pay:** $27.00/hr to start — increases to $32–$33/hr after 4 months **About the Opportunity:** Join a world-class team at a leading technology company that's pushing boundaries in aerospace innovation. We’re looking for skilled Assembly Technicians to support the precision assembly and testing of electromechanical and fiber-optic systems—critical components in our satellite programs. **What You’ll Do:** + Assemble and test avionic LRUs, PCBAs, fiber-optic, and electromechanical components + Perform both component- and system-level testing with precision + Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and tools + Support preventative maintenance on data acquisition systems and test equipment + Track inventory, assist with receiving, and coordinate material flow + Identify and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and quality + Promote and follow all safety requirements and update SOPs as needed **What We’re Looking For:** + High school diploma or GED equivalent + 1+ years of experience in high-precision manufacturing OR technical trade certification + Skilled with hand tools such as torque wrenches, calipers, and multimeters + Familiarity with system testing and validation tools + Ability to read and interpret engineering schematics and documentation + US Persons status (required for Export Control compliance) **Physical Requirements:** + Ability to lift up to 25 lbs solo; team-lift up to 45 lbs + Capable of standing, bending, climbing, grasping, and stretching throughout the shift **Why You’ll Love Working Here:** + Competitive pay with substantial raises after onboarding + Work with cutting-edge technology in a clean, high-precision environment + Opportunity to contribute to real-world aerospace missions + Supportive and safety-focused team culture Please use this link to book a meeting with me: https://talentassistant.aerotek.com/assistant/bookings/K6rJC1kF **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Kirkland,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.