• Field Service Rep - Defense 5

    PDS Defense (Huntington Beach, CA)


    Engineering

    **Field Service Rep - Defense 5** Huntington Beach, CA Posted: 1/16/2026

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    215044

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    5

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Rep - Defense 5, in Huntington Beach, CA. Job ID#215044

     

    Pay Rate: $94 - $99/hr

    Job Description:

    Engineering Development Mechanic supports building activities for mechanical assemblies, heavy structure drill out, bonding, fastener installation, assembling components and wire harness installations.

     

    Typical work includes building, modifying, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing components and structural assemblies used in production of product lines.

     

    The role bridges hands-on mechanical work and executes planned work through work orders, designs, computer models, processes and procedures.

    Typical responsibilities

    • Fabricate, assemble, and using standard hand/power tools and precision instruments.

    • Maintain accurate buyoffs of completed work, inspections, and non-conformances.

    • Collaborate with engineers to suggest design changes and process improvements.

    • Ensure compliance with safety procedures, quality standards, and configuration control.

    Required skills and qualifications

    • Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance, machine trades, or manufacturing technologies.

    • Experience with composites, titanium, sheet metal, riveting, fastening, wiring, tubing, and basic machining. Familiarity with drawings, blueprints, and technical data.

    • Use of tooling: torque wrenches, countersinks, drills, deburring tools, and calibrated equipment.

    • Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and good communication with engineers and teammates.

    • Certifications (A&P), specialty training or equivalent experience.

    Education / Experience:

    Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+13 years' related work experience, 19 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:

    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