Aerospace Field Test Engineer

PDS Tech, Inc.; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Field Service Engineer / Test Engineer in Windsor Locks, CT. You will lead testing, validation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced aerospace hardware, working with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, developing test programs, and documenting procedures, with opportunities to contribute to mission-critical programs and advance engineering skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting testing, verification, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex mechanical or aerospace systems.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Experience testing complex mechanical equipment such as: heat exchangers, pumps, fans, accumulators.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into effective test plans and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with LabVIEW and automated test environments (preferred).
• Background supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, or space systems programs (preferred).
• Experience authoring technical test procedures, work instructions, and operational documentation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and validation activities for aerospace hardware.
• Design, implement, and maintain test processes for advanced space and aerospace hardware.
• Perform functional, verification, and acceptance testing to validate system performance.
• Analyze customer test requirements and help develop effective test programs and cost estimates.
• Support laboratory testing activities for complex aerospace and space systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during testing and field operations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams.
• Review engineering drawings and concepts while identifying and resolving producibility concerns.
• Ensure hardware and test data deliverables meet customer commitments and quality expectations.

Skills

Testing & validation

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

LabVIEW

Automated test environments

Data acquisition systems

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Field Service Engineer / Test Engineer in Windsor Locks, CT. You will lead testing, validation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced aerospace hardware, working with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, developing test programs, and documenting procedures, with opportunities to contribute to mission-critical programs and advance engineering skills in a collaborative environment.