Laboratory Technician

PDS Tech, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Laboratory Technician in Woodland Hills, CA to support the Integration and Test team. The role focuses on ensuring laboratory equipment and test environments are ready for critical testing of navigation systems, with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced engineering setting.

This full-time contract (12 months) offers pay at $38.18 per hour, onsite work Monday–Friday, with ITAR/EAR considerations and opportunities to gain experience across aerospace

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience working in an engineering laboratory, testing environment, or manufacturing setting
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures, engineering instructions, and safety requirements
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, test equipment, and mechanical/electrical hardware
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to lift, move, and handle equipment in a laboratory or shop environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and other standard computer applications
• Ability to work onsite full‑time in Woodland Hills, California
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Integration & Test team by ensuring lab equipment, tools, and test environments are ready for critical testing activities.
• Manage and track test equipment assets with accurate records.
• Coordinate repairs for malfunctioning or damaged test equipment.
• Schedule calibration, maintenance, and repairs for tools and equipment.
• Prepare test setups by staging hardware and configuring fixtures and instrumentation.
• Assist engineers during test execution to ensure data accuracy and efficient workflows.
• Maintain organized and compliant test areas with proper labeling and handling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Build the Future of Aviation as a Laboratory Technician

Launch your career with PDS Tech Commercial and help power the next generation of aerospace innovation.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire a Laboratory Technician in Woodland Hills, CA. In this hands‑on role, you'll play a critical part in supporting integration and test operations for advanced navigation systems, helping engineering teams prepare, maintain, and execute testing that drives mission‑critical technologies forward.

If you're detail‑oriented, mechanically inclined, and enjoy working in a dynamic engineering environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on groundbreaking aerospace programs.

Position Details

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (12 Months)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 Work Schedule
Pay Rate: $38.18 per hour

What You'll Do

As a Laboratory Technician, you'll support the Integration & Test team by ensuring laboratory equipment, tools, and test environments are fully operational and ready for critical testing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track test equipment assets, maintaining accurate inventory records and documentation.
• Serve as a key contact for day-to-day engineering laboratory operations and readiness activities.
• Coordinate repairs for malfunctioning or damaged test equipment, including service requests and status tracking.
• Schedule and coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair activities for tools and test equipment.
• Prepare test setups by staging hardware and configuring fixtures, cabling, and instrumentation.
• Support engineers during test execution to help ensure accurate data collection and efficient workflows.
• Maintain organized and compliant test areas, including proper storage, labeling, and handling of equipment.
• Communicate equipment status, calibration schedules, and operational issues to engineers and test leads.
• Collaborate with engineering, testing, and program teams to anticipate upcoming test requirements and ensure laboratory readiness.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• High school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience working in an engineering laboratory, testing environment, or manufacturing setting
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures, engineering instructions, and safety requirements
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, test equipment, and mechanical/electrical hardware
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to lift, move, and handle equipment in a laboratory or shop environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and other standard computer applications
• Ability to work onsite full‑time in Woodland Hills, California
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will stand out:

• Technical coursework or vocational training in electronics, mechanics, or engineering technology
• Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, drawings, and test procedures
• Experience supporting the setup and execution of testing on complex systems
• Experience troubleshooting legacy Windows operating systems and Linux environments
• Knowledge of ESD handling requirements, laboratory safety practices, and test lab best practices

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with opportunities that shape the future of technology and aviation.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• Work alongside industry‑leading engineers on advanced aerospace and navigation systems
• Gain valuable experience in a highly technical integration and testing environment
• Contribute to programs that support critical aviation and defense technologies
• Expand your technical knowledge through hands‑on laboratory and test support activities
• Enjoy a collaborative workplace where your attention to detail and technical expertise make a real difference
• Competitive pay and the opportunity to build your career with a respected industry leader

Whether you're looking to grow your technical skillset or advance your career in aerospace testing and laboratory operations, this role offers a unique opportunity to be part of something bigger.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $38.18 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.