Senior Aerospace Test & Integration Technician

PDS Defense, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

Career counseling services

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Integration & Test 2 professional in Winston-Salem, NC to lead and support engineering tests for aircraft seats and related furniture.

You will collaborate with engineers, use hand tools, and apply basic design concepts to ensure safety and performance in test articles. The role emphasizes documentation, data management, and clear communication within a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with engineers to build, test, and refine commercial aircraft seats and furniture, ensuring each component meets rigorous standards for safety and performance.
• Provide expert technical support to engineers across a wide range of tasks, contributing to the successful completion of structural testing projects.
• Engage in detailed discussions with engineers to understand and evaluate the nuances of test article builds, test procedures, and results, providing insightful feedback and recommendations.
• Utilize proficiency in hand tools to support various technical and assembly tasks, ensuring precision and quality in all work performed.
• Apply knowledge of basic mechanical and manufacturing concepts to assist in the design, testing, and troubleshooting of aircraft seats and furniture.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills to effectively collaborate in a team environment and convey technical information clearly.
• Leverage basic computer proficiency to document test results, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records.
• Employ working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel to manage data, create technical documents, and support project management tasks.
• Interpret engineering drawings with a high degree of accuracy to guide assembly and testing processes.

Skills

Hand tools

Documentation

MS Word

MS Excel

Test & assembly

Engineering support

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

2D/3D modeling software

Machining equipment

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Integration & Test 2 professional in Winston-Salem, NC to lead and support engineering tests for aircraft seats and related furniture.

You will collaborate with engineers, use hand tools, and apply basic design concepts to ensure safety and performance in test articles. The role emphasizes documentation, data management, and clear communication within a fast-paced, regulated environment.