Job Title: Test Technician

Job Description

This position is responsible for building or testing the Propulsion system and sub-systems in a production environment. The Test Technician will manage expected turnaround times, adhere to quality control policies, and support safety standards while ensuring compliance. This role requires adaptation to schedule changes and responding to emergencies effectively.

Responsibilities

Manage expected turnaround time per workstation.Adhere to the lab's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, conduct instrument and procedural calibrations, and perform all required maintenance.Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct the problems encountered or notify the Lead technologist or supervisor immediately.Adapt to unexpected schedule changes and respond to emergency situations.Support process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures.Participate in daily team meetings, end-of-shift reporting, and coordinate efforts to minimize production interruptions.Support safety standards and operations protocol while ensuring team compliance.Build and test sub-systems following blueprints and work instructions for daily rate delivery.

Essential Skills

Aircraft Power Plant certification/license, automotive certification, or other technical certifications/AA's.Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering documentation and/or drawings.Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware, and clean room requirements.Experience with MES software packages.Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced challenging work environment.Effective team collaboration skills.Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Attention to detail and organizational skills.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.2 years of relevant aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience or equivalent industry experience.2 years of relevant hardware testing experience.2 years of hands-on work experience with electronic test equipment such as data acquisition devices, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power supplies.2 years of experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware.2 years of hands-on experience with precision torque measurement and inspection devices.Experience building up test racks and infrastructure.Experience with test execution software such as TestStand, LabView, and Python.Experience working with vacuum and/or pressurized gas systems.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity for conversion to a blue badge status, along with a corresponding raise. The company provides a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Work Environment

The work schedule includes shifts such as 6:30am-5pm (Manufacturing + Test) and 4:30pm-3am (Test) across various days of the week. The facility is equipped with bench top tables and requires monitoring of pressure and temperature. The role involves working with high pressure and vacuum automation systems, following instructions and blueprints, and using torque wrenches.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.13 - $42.13/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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