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**Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 3** Berkeley, MO Posted: 5/31/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

210389

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 3, in Berkeley, MO. Job ID#210389

Job Description:

This position will provide test and evaluation technician support in either a lab or an aircraft production environment while working alongside production operations personnel. The main responsibilities include fabricating and maintaining the instrumentation system, to include installing a high volume of sensors and associated wiring onto aircraft parts and assemblies per engineering requirements. Sensor types primarily include Strain Gages and

Accelerometers. Other types include Thermocouples, RTDs, Pressure Transducers, etc.

Processes require coordination with Instrumentation Operations Engineers and Design Build Manufacturing Engineers, ability to interpret engineering drawings, locating, surface prep, hand sanding, cleaning, handling hazardous materials such as solvents and cleaners, adhesives, and sealants, wire fabrication, electrical terminations, soldering, crimping, wire routing, continuity checks, labeling, sealing. Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and wiring is required.

Accessibility may require working for periods while standing, kneeling, working from stair ladders, mobile lift platforms, scissor lifts, boom lifts, or supported by overhead support systems. Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) such as eye protection and hard toe shoes are required

*must have the ability to work all shifts*

Position Responsibilities Include:

* Support activities to plan, conduct and document tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies

* Design systems, materials, components, software and methodologies to meet customer requirements

* Participate in test design and performs routine procurement, fabrication and assembly of components, test fixtures and test systems

* Support the coordination of test requirements and assists in reviewing test methods and capabilities

* Facilitate systems integration, fabrication and modification; supports system pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and post-test tear-down

* Conduct routine tests, analyzes data and documents results

* Troubleshoot and recommend resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems.

* Work under general supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

* Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

* Experience fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses; or any variety of electrical components, and associated equipment

* Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

* Experience installing aircraft modifications to include fabricating and installing aircraft electrical system wiring, connectors, electrical components or avionics boxes

* Experience with aerospace assembly and/or electrical fabrication

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

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:

Secret

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