FAA Assembly & Test Technician 1

PDS Defense, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. seeks an FAA Assembly & Test Technician 1 in Tempe, AZ. The role performs standard testing on a variety of equipment, records results, and analyzes data to ensure quality and functionality.

You will use industry-specific tests and equipment, and collaborate with engineering to improve procedures. The position is entry-level (0–2 years), with opportunities to learn calibration, data recording, and safety compliance while supporting product and engineering teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry-specific tests and testing equipment (calipers, drop mics, bore gauges, micrometers).
• Experience with torque wrench use and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work under supervision with limited experience and judgment.
• Creativity and latitude for problem-solving.
• Ability to lift weights exceeding 30 lbs and handle physical risks of testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and monitor testing processes on various equipment.
• Record data from testing in standard formats and provide results to product and engineering teams.
• Analyze test data to identify defects, malfunctions, or performance issues.
• Collaborate with technical teams to recommend solutions for testing problems or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate test equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to testing procedures.
• Develop new test procedures in collaboration with the engineering team.
• Ensure that test procedures comply with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Testing equipment knowledge

Torque wrench experience

Mechanical systems familiarity

Problem solving

Tools

Calipers

Drop mic

Bore gauges

Inside/outside micrometers

Torque wrench

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

FAA Assembly & Test Technician 1 Tempe, AZ Posted: 7/14/2025

Job Description

Job ID#: 212138

Job Category: Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type: Associate - W2

Shift: 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a FAA Assembly & Test Technician 1, in Tempe, AZ. Job ID#212138

Job Description

The Assembly & Test Technician performs standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and records and analyzes results. They are responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of equipment through rigorous testing procedures. This role requires knowledge of industry-specific tests and testing equipment, as well as practical experience with tools and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and monitor testing processes on various equipment.
• Record data from testing in standard formats and provide results to product and engineering teams.
• Analyze test data to identify any defects, malfunctions, or performance issues.
• Collaborate with technical teams to recommend solutions for testing problems or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate test equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to testing procedures.
• Develop new test procedures in collaboration with the engineering team.
• Ensure that test procedures comply with safety regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Knowledge of industry-specific tests and testing equipment (e.g., calipers, drop mics, bore gauges, inside/outside micrometers).
• Experience with torque wrench use and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and accomplish goals with limited experience and judgment.
• Creativity and latitude required for problem-solving.
• Ability to lift weights exceeding 30 lbs. and handle physical risks associated with testing.

Reporting Structure: Typically reports to a supervisor.

REQUIRED

CANDIDATES MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN

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