Sr. Engineering Technician

Engineering

Sr. Engineering Technician Kirkland, WA Posted: 4/3/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

216461

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician, in Kirkland, WA.

Pay Rate: $39 - $42/hr

Job Description:

The Sr. Engineering Technician will perform complex technical tasks to assist engineers with electronic systems and technical activities relating to product development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs engineering activities such as, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, or specialized test equipment.

• Works from knowledge, skills and abilities to generate conceptual plans based on discussions, notional diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or layouts to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.

• Determines methods or actions to remedy complex malfunctions.

• Design, construct, test and verify test equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field, or equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required.

• Demonstrates proficiency (typically 4-6 years of direct experience in the duties and responsibilities of the position)

Competencies:

• Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

• Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

• Operate independently - limited supervision needed to perform the role

• Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

• Dealing with ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Electrical/electronic circuit/component knowledge

• Intermediate knowledge of computer SW and operating systems

• Aerospace equipment test experience, such as DO-160 testing, preferred

Physical Abilities:

• Manual dexterity

• Occasionally lift heavy (< 40 lbs.) items

• Color differentiation

Work Environment:

• Exposure to high voltage

• Exposure to LN2

• Exposure to power tools

• Exposure to chemicals

• Moderate noise environment

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible .

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes cannabis screening .

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled