Test Technician
2 days ago
Kirkland
Job DescriptionPropulsion System Assembly & Test Technician The Mission: Your hands are the final checkpoint before flight. As a Propulsion Test Technician, you aren’t just following blueprints—you are the engine behind next-generation propulsion technology. You will sit at the epicenter of our production environment, building, testing, and validating the advanced systems that define the future of aerospace. Company: Amazon Inc. Location: Redmond, WA Pay: $42.00 What You'll Do • Maintain fast and consistent turnaround times while keeping production flowing., • Champion quality: Execute QC tasks, instrument calibrations, and routine maintenance to keep test systems performing flawlessly., • Solve real problems, fast: Troubleshoot issues impacting accuracy or results and escalate when needed to keep schedules on track., • Adapt on the fly: Shift seamlessly between priorities, schedule changes, and urgent test requests., • Follow with precision: Perform process-driven work and verify all outputs match strict procedural and compliance standards., • Collaborate and communicate: Participate in daily syncs, share end-of-shift updates, and work with the team to eliminate bottlenecks., • Lead with safety: Model safe work practices and influence others to maintain a high-safety environment., • Certification in aircraft powerplant, automotive tech, or related technical field, • Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation., • Experience working with FOD/ESD‑sensitive components and clean-room‑type environments., • Familiarity with MES systems used in manufacturing., • Ability to pivot quickly in a high-demand, fast-moving production setting., • Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills., • Comfort lifting up to 50 lbs safely., • High school diploma or equivalent., • 2+ years in aerospace or automotive production., • 2+ years hands-on hardware testing., • Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and DAQs., • Prior exposure to flight-hardware production in fast-paced environments., • Skilled with torque tools and precision measurement equipment., • Experience building or configuring testing racks., • Familiarity with automation tools like LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python. This role offers a pathway to full-time blue badge conversion with a pay increase and the chance to grow your technical career in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and hands-on engineering. You’ll contribute directly to propulsion systems that make a real impact and develop the skills to move your career forward. Schedule • 6:30 AM–5:00 PM (Manufacturing + Test) You’ll work at well‑equipped bench stations and monitor temperature, pressure, and system performance while operating high‑pressure apparatus, vacuum automation systems, torque tools, and advanced test equipment. 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 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 Redmond,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026. 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.