Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 1

PDS Defense, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 1 to participate in test design, fabrication and assembly of components, fixtures and test systems.

The role supports system integration, pre-test setup, checkout, and post-test tear-down under close supervision. The candidate will conduct routine tests, analyze data, document results, and troubleshoot basic lab issues while adhering to safety and engineering standards; US person required and ability to obtain security

Qualifications

• AA degree in related discipline.
• Must be a US Person and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Circuit values

Engineering drawings

Test equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

AA degree in related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

General hand tools

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 1

Seattle, WA Posted: 4/24/2026

Job ID#:

217025

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 1, in Seattle, WA. Job ID#217025

Pay Rate: $21 - $26/hr

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, 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 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.

Education / Experience:

AA degree in related discipline.

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