Electrical Test Engineer II

Job Description

Position Title: Electrical Test Engineer II

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for an Electrical Test Engineer with our client in Kent, WA

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and execute integrated system testing of launch vehicles with a focus on electrical subsystems.
• Design, implement, and optimize data acquisition systems for accurate test measurement and analysis.
• Write and maintain automation scripts in Python to support data acquisition, test execution, and data post-processing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to develop comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical and data acquisition systems during testing.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and provide recommendations for design improvements.
• Support both ground and flight-testing campaigns, ensuring all test activities meet program quality and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation for test setups, procedures, and findings to support future reviews and audits.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in electrical test engineering, preferably within the aerospace or related industry.
• Proven experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ), instrumentation, and control systems.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, data processing, and scripting tasks.
• Strong understanding of system-level testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Kent, WA.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Kent, WA (Onsite)
• Pay rate: $65-$77/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.