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Integration Engineering Technician III (A Shift)
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Integration Engineering Technician opportunity with our client in Kent, WA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build launch vehicles, spacecraft and launch facility systems
- Responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and supporting hardware testing that meets program requirements
- Assembly of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies
- Assembly of structural components to aerospace standards
- Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests
- Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly tasks
- Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
- Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure
- Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
Job Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of experience in precision assembly
- Experience drilling and preparing close tolerance holes for structural assembly and fastener installation
- Ability to document and maintain accurate records, strict procedural compliance, as well as read drawings and prints
- Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment
- Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace, military hardware, or other related fields
- Demonstrated ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
- Must be physically able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small, restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and vehicle integration
- 5+ years’ experience in aerospace or related fields
- A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration
- Familiarity with pressurized system safety for pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
- Experience with 3D measurement tools and Spatial analyzer/Verisurf software
- Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including hydrogen peroxide, RP, and cryogenics
- Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Kent, WA.
- Pay Rate: $42/hr.
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Anna Bauer
I have been in technical staffing since 2020, joining Protingent in 2024. I specialize in Aerospace and Emerging Technology.
My work is about connecting talented individuals with exciting job opportunities that match their skills and ignite their enthusiasm. What makes me different? I believe in a personal approach. I take the time to get to know the people I work with, understanding their goals and what they seek in their next role. Every job match is about meeting requirements and fulfilling career aspirations.
Looking beyond immediate needs to hire candidates who show potential for growth and advancement within the company while ensuring a positive experience for candidates throughout the recruiting process to attract top talent and maintain a good reputation. I love recruiting because it allows me to impact people’s lives positively.
I want candidates to know three things about myself: Firstly, I'm deeply passionate about fostering a culture of empathy and collaboration. In my career, I have found immense fulfillment in understanding others' perspectives and supporting team members through challenges. Beyond work, I cherish spending time outdoors, hiking in the mountains, or kayaking on a peaceful lake. Nature fuels my creativity and provides a grounding balance to my professional life. Additionally, I strongly believe in the importance of routines for maintaining productivity and well-being. Establishing daily habits helps me stay organized and focused, whether diving into a complex project or enjoying downtime with family and friends.