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Engineering Technician

PDS Defense, Inc.

El Segundo, CA 90245 • $35.00 to $42.00 / hr • 9/11/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities


Provide check-out, integration, assembly, and test support for prototype weapon Systems incorporating electro-mechanical, power electronics, processors, sensors (passive and active), and rocket-powered effectors.

Execute instructions including drawings and electrical schematics, build planning, work orders, and test procedures. Support development of End-Item Data Package through collection and storage of data (e.g., build data, digital stills, handwritten records). Adhere to work safety practices for Electro-Static Discharge sensitive hardware, high power (high voltage) electronics, and clean-room (Class 10,000) processes. Adhere to protocols for handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and SECRET information. Participate in the System Demonstration for the DoD to be conducted at a Government Facility including on-site assembly, check-out, and live-fire testing.

Basic Qualifications for Engineering Technician

Work experience in assembly and integration military and/or aerospace weapon systems.

Work experience in fabrication and check-out of electrical cable and harness.

Work experience handling basic lab equipment (e.g., o-scope, multi-meter, power supply).

Active DoD SECRET clearance.

Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Aerospace Industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications for Engineering Technician

Work experience in assembly, integration and check-out of weapon systems including precision servo-driven mechanisms, missiles, or gun launched systems.

Work experience in handling energetic materials (1.1A safety hazard class materials).

Basic machining knowledge (operation of mill and lathe).

Active TOP-SECRET clearance.

\nCompany Description

PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology and service industries.

We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more.

Company Description

PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology and service industries.\r\n\r\nWe’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more.