Technician

Job Title: Technician Job Description
As a Technician, you will be responsible for developing detailed test procedures from high-level test plans and executing comprehensive integrated tests. You will demonstrate proficiency with sensors, avionics, and electronic components used in drone/UAV systems, and design, document, and fabricate custom test fixtures and harnesses with proper technical drawings. Your role will involve applying established test engineering methodologies, validation processes, and industry best practices, troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems and software integration issues, and generating clear, detailed test reports with data analysis and recommendations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, systems engineering) is essential to the success of this position.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed test procedures from high-level test plans and 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.
- Generate clear, detailed test reports with data analysis and recommendations.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineering.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in data acquisition systems and measurement instrumentation.
- Experience with test automation.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to execute test procedures and bench testing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Soldering skills are a nice to have, with SMT experience preferred.
- Experience designing test fixtures and working with prototypes.
Work Environment
The position is on-site at Prime Air, working in a lab environment where adherence to safety protocols and collaboration with team members is paramount.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA. About Actalent

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