Electronic Technician

Job Title: Electronic Technician

Location: Sodo Seattle, WA

Placement Type: 6.5 Months to Start Strong Possibility of Extension based on performance

Top Skills

• execute test procedures
• test fixtures
• bench testing

Job Description

As a Technician, you will develop detailed test procedures from high-level test plans and execute comprehensive integrated tests. You will demonstrate proficiency with sensors, avionics, and electronic components used in drone/UAV systems, design custom test fixtures and harnesses, apply established test engineering methodologies, troubleshoot complex systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test procedures from high-level test plans.
• Execute comprehensive integrated tests.
• Demonstrate proficiency with sensors, avionics, and electronic components used in drone/UAV systems.
• Design, document, and fabricate custom test fixtures and harnesses with proper technical drawings.
• Apply established test engineering methodologies, validation processes, and industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems and software integration issues.
• Utilize experience with test automation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in data acquisition systems and measurement instrumentation.
• Generate clear, detailed test reports with data analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineering.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Electrical and mechanical skills
• Ability to execute test procedures
• Experience with test fixtures and bench testing
• Proficiency in data acquisition systems and measurement instrumentation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Soldering is a nice-to-have skill. It involves SMT, not fine pitch.

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

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $41.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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