(7611) Test Technician III - A Shift

Job Description:

Test Technician III – Environmental Systems
Contract
Rate: $50.40/HR
Mon - Fri - Day Shift

Join our growing team as a Senior Test Technician supporting the environmental validation of advanced flight hardware. In this dynamic role, you’ll mentor junior technicians, lead hands-on testing operations, and work directly with engineering teams to ensure hardware meets stringent performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and training to junior technicians on best practices for testing methods and system installations.
Perform hands-on environmental testing, including thermal cycling, vibration analysis, and pressure testing, in accordance with detailed procedures.
Support the setup, operation, troubleshooting, and upkeep of environmental test systems, such as vibration tables, thermal chambers, pressure systems, and data acquisition equipment.
Collaborate closely with test engineers and management to align on daily priorities and testing activities.
Ensure machines, tools, and workspaces are kept clean and organized, adhering to 5S standards and maintenance routines.
Operate complex test systems safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Manage multiple ongoing projects, keeping test operations aligned with overall program schedules.
Configure test setups and instrumentation based on engineering test plans and technical standards.
Identify risks related to cost, schedule, or technical performance and communicate them proactively.

Required Qualifications:

3–5 years of hands-on experience in environmental testing, specifically in vibration, shock, or performance specification testing.
High school diploma or GED and 5–10 years of relevant technical experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation and updates.
Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks while providing concise status updates.
Self-starter who thrives in dynamic, ambiguous environments and actively contributes to a collaborative team culture.
Background in manufacturing and testing processes, including experience following shop orders, detailed work instructions, and technical drawings.
Familiarity with data acquisition equipment and test instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers, and flow meters.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and experience working within digital tracking or database systems.
Physical ability to climb ladders, navigate stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree or technical training in a related field.
Experience designing, building, or maintaining environmental test equipment.
Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), non-conformance management tools, and ticketing systems.
Hands-on experience with calibration equipment and ground support equipment (GSE).
Ability to install and manage complex sensor arrays for test setups.
Working knowledge of software platforms such as National Instruments LabVIEW, TestStand, Dewesoft, or Arduino.

We look forward to reviewing your application. We encourage everyone to apply - even if every box isn’t checked for what you are looking for or what is required.

PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Ident #: 24598

Company Details

PDS Inc

8000 S Chester St
Suite 150
Centennial, Colorado 80112 USA
pdsinc.com/

Overview PDS is one of the leading Information Technology (IT) & Engineering consulting firms in the Western United States. Since 1987, PDS has delivered award winning solutions and resources to our clients across their information technology, engineering...

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Job Info

Location

Kent, Washington, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

PDS Inc

8000 S Chester St
Suite 150
Centennial, Colorado 80112 USA
pdsinc.com/