Position Title: Test Technician / Electrical Engineer– platform enabling, bring-u,p and development

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Test Technician / Electrical Engineer opportunity with our client located in Bellevue, Washington (Onsite).

Job Responsibilities:

• Our client is seeking a talented Test Technician/Electrical Engineer to join their team and support the development and testing of cutting-edge platforms.
• This role will involve a wide range of responsibilities, including layout and schematic capture, board/platform buildup and bringup, rework and soldering, and modifications and firmware updates.
• Board/Platform Buildup and Bringup: Assemble and test prototype boards and platforms, ensuring they meet design specifications and functionality.
• Rework and Soldering: Perform precise rework and soldering tasks on PCBs to correct errors or make modifications, enabling the prototype
• Layout and Schematic Capture: Design and create electrical schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard tools.
• Modifications and Firmware Updates: Implement necessary changes to hardware and firmware to improve performance or address issues.
• Linux OS/Command-Line Experience (preferred): Demonstrate proficiency in using Linux operating systems and command-line interfaces.

Job Qualifications:

• No Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Strong board/platform buildup and bring-up experience
• Proficiency in soldering and rework techniques and enabling prototypes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Bonus if you have PCB layout and schematic capture, board-level testing/probing, 3D CAD/modeling, test fixture development, and rapid prototyping skills. Altium preferred.
• Experience writing simple scripts and/or familiarity with basic programming (Python, C, etc.).
• Experience with microcontrollers, electronics, and embedded computing principles
• Knowledge and experience with Linux operating systems and command-line interfaces.
• Experience with firmware development and debugging.
• Familiarity with test equipment and measurement techniques.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $30/hr-$80/hr.
• Location: Bellevue, WA (Onsite).

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 a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.