• Electronics Technician II-Mods

    PDS Defense (San Antonio, TX)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Electronics Technician II-Mods** San Antonio, TX Posted: 5/7/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    211270

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    4

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Technician II-Mods, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#211270

    Job Description:

    Seeking an Avionics Mechanic (Associate) to join their team in San Antonio, Texas. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing C-17 Program.

    Position Responsibilities:

    • Ability to apply technical knowledge to solve problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.

    • Requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.

    • Performs aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.

    • Performs assembly, installation, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing and modification of wire bundles in the testing, development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.

    • Responsible for the proper performance of assignments and the prudent handling of product, tools and equipment.

    • Required to consult with management and peers to assess best work process.

    • Will assist and train less senior employees.

    • May be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.

    • Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

    • Perform all duties of lower Avionics classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments.

    • Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, ob layouts, etc. to accomplish assigned work.

    • Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.

    • Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.

    • Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.

    • Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.

    • Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

    • Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime

    • •Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance.

    • Will be required to assist other team members (General Mechanics, Structures, Electrics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

    • Experience with the C-17 or other heavy aircraft platforms

    • Experience with Aircraft Avionics Systems such as Comm Nav, Data Links, Weapons, Radar,

    • 3+ years of experience do you have in applied mathematics, statistics or related field?

    • 4+ years working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures

    • 3+ years of experience with aircraft computer systems and basic office software

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    • Experience with C-17 Modification

    • Experience working with COMSEC, Radar, or Electronic Systems

    • Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

    Education / Experience:

    High school diploma or GED and typically 4+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

     

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled