• Engineering Technician 3

    PDS Defense (Gilbert, AZ)


    Engineering

    **Engineering Technician 3** Gilbert, AZ Posted: 1/14/2026

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    214991

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    39

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    6

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Engineering Technician 3, in Gilbert, AZ. Job ID#214991

    Job Description:

    Seeking an Engineering Technician on the Integration & Test (I&T)This role involves performing a variety of duties assisting engineers in mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, fabrication, testing, modification, and assembly of spacecraft and support equipment.

    Responsibilities:

    Assembly & Fabrication to include the following areas:

    • Perform mechanical assembly, wire harnessing, and soldering.

    • Apply epoxy bonding and polymeric applications for spaceflight hardware.

    • Utilize precision torque techniques for fastener installations.

    • Equipment & Process Management:

    • Maintain work areas in compliance with ESD, FOD, and 5S standards.

    • Perform calibration and preventative maintenance of electronic equipment.

    • Support discrepancy documentation and resolution.

    • Utilize software tools such as Solumina MES, TipQA, Windchill, and CREO View.

    Integration & Test Support to include the following areas:

    • Lead test configuration setups.

    • Set up, troubleshoot, and repair Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), including test racks and desktop equipment.

    • Assist in cable design and test configuration development.

    • Navigate and execute test scripts in Maestro and AstroRT environments.

    • Verify completion of testing events and associated documentation.

    • Support critical/hazardous operations as needed.

    Basic Qualifications for Engineering Technician - Integration and Test:

    • High School Diploma (or technical training equivalent) and 4-6 years of related experience as a Mechanical or Manufacturing Technician, or equivalent.

    • Candidate must be a US Citizen

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

    • Hands-on experience with aerospace equipment, harness build, and soldering.

    • Knowledge of electrical measurements (AC/DC, resistance), voltage circuitry, and troubleshooting techniques.

    • Understanding of clean room operations and spacecraft handling protocols.

    • Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

    • Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks such as sanding or scrubbing over long periods of time.

    • Must be able to work flexible shifts, including 2nd and 3rd shift schedules, weekends, and overtime as needed.

    • Ability to wear and perform work in a N95 or higher quality respirator.

    Preferred Qualifications for Engineering Technician - Integration and Test:

    • Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers.

    • Working knowledge of standard design components: filters, couplers, splitters, amplifiers, etc.

    • Familiarity with cryogenic test systems: dilution Refrigeration, 4 Kelvin cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium emersion.

     

    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