• Engineering Aide

    PDS Tech Commercial (Sterling, VA)


    Engineering Aide – Support the Systems That Power Aerospace Innovation

    _PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry_

    **Location:** Sterling, VA 20164

    **Job Type:** Full-Time, Consultant (6 months)

    **Schedule:** Monday–Friday | 1st Shift, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM

    **Pay Rate:** $54.75 per hour

     

    Make an Impact Behind the Scenes of Aerospace Engineering

     

    PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace organization to identify a highly skilled **Engineering Aide** (Engineering Services Support Technician) to support critical engineering programs. In this hands-on role, you will perform complex technical tasks that directly contribute to the planning, testing, and execution of engineering projects that support advanced aerospace systems.

     

    What You’ll Do

     

    Working under minimal supervision, you will collaborate closely with engineers and senior technical staff to support engineering development, testing, and analysis.

    Day-to-Day Responsibilities Include:

    + Provide technical support to engineers across multiple engineering disciplines

    + Perform moderate to complex technical tasks supporting engineering project planning and execution

    + Review and evaluate workflow illustrations, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization

    + Operate, inspect, and maintain test setups and equipment to identify and resolve malfunctions

    + Conduct materials testing and analysis and support interpretation of results

    + Plan and execute experiments; gather, maintain, format, compile, and analyze technical data

    + Analyze and manage engineering data and design changes

    + Produce technical drawings, reports, and engineering documentation

    + Perform laboratory and engineering functions involving the layout, build, test, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of electronic and electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems

    + Assist with training, orienting, and assigning work to technical or business support staff as needed

    Required Qualifications

    + Associate degree (AA/AS) or equivalent 2-year post–high school technical training

    + Minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering or technical experience

    + Experience with component-level troubleshooting

    + Hands-on experience with fine-pitch soldering, circuit card assembly rework, and complex electro-mechanical assemblies

    + Experience performing acceptance testing in a lab or production environment **This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.**

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Military technical experience

    + J-STD soldering certifications

    + Experience working in laboratory or production environments

    + Strong organizational skills and basic project management experience

     

    Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

     

    At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect experienced technical professionals with impactful opportunities at industry-leading aerospace organizations. You’ll work alongside skilled engineers, contribute to meaningful programs, and apply your technical expertise in a collaborative, high-performance environment. We value precision, accountability, and continuous learning—and we support our consultants with competitive pay and strong professional partnerships.

     

    Apply Today

     

    If you’re a technically driven professional who enjoys hands-on problem solving and supporting advanced engineering efforts, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact.

     

    **Pay Details:** $54.75 per hour

     

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

     

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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

    **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.