FAA Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 4

PDS Defense, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Career counseling services

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Seattle, WA seeks an FAA Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 4 to participate in test design and assembly of components and fixtures. You will support system integration, pre-test setup, and post-test tear-down under supervision.

The role requires basic test equipment operation, wiring and diagnostic skills, and the ability to analyze data and document results. Employment offers vary by contract and may include benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and calculate circuit values (Ohm's law, series/parallel resistance).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Operate general test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters).
• Knowledge of routing, clamping and terminating wires per electrical codes.
• Troubleshoot using schematics and wiring diagrams to identify faulty components.
• Effective communication of information.

Responsibilities

• Obtain drawings, Boeing specs, documents and sketches from online systems.
• Measure installations and troubleshoot if out of spec with general test equipment.
• Install/modify aircraft wiring to engineering specs and repair faults as needed.
• Assist in developing methods and procedures to diagnose malfunctions.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Engineering drawings

Test equipment operation

Wiring and harness

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Meters

Job description

Engineering

FAA Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 4

Pay Rate:$38 - 43/hr

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an FAA Test & Evaluation Lab Technician in Seattle, WA. Job ID#216687

Job Description

Participates in test design and performs routine procurement, fabrication and assembly of components, test fixtures, and test systems. Facilitates systems integration, fabrication, and modification; supports system pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and post test tear-down. Conducts routine tests, analyzes data and documents results. Troubleshoots basic laboratory and test-related problems. Works under close supervision.

MUST BE US Person AND ABLE TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE.

TASKS DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES-

• Obtain appropriate drawings, Boeing specification, documents and/or sketches, using online computing systems.
• Perform system installation measurement using general test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, and meters of various types) and troubleshoot if measurement are not within specification
• Install, remove, or modify experimental/production aircraft wiring using various mechanical and electrical hand tools to bring wiring to engineering specifications per non-conformance reports, and Boeing specifications. Troubleshoot and repair faults, as required.
• Assist in the development method and procedures to diagnose and correct malfunctions when methods and procedures have not been established.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Effectively accomplishing the tasks, duties and responsibilities of this job requires at least these attributes.
• Ability to analyze and calculate circuit values (basic understanding of Ohms law, series and parallel resistance calculations, Faraday's law of induction, Kirchhoff's Current Law).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Operate general test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, and meters of various types) and interpret results.
• Knowledge of routing, clamping, tying, connecting and terminating wires and/or wire bundles in electrical systems and assemblies, per the appropriate electrical codes.
• Ability to troubleshoot using schematics and wiring diagrams to determine faulty components to replace and/or repair.
• Effectively communicate information.

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).

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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