Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Career counseling

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 3 in Seattle to plan, conduct, and document tests across products and systems. You will design test setups, coordinate requirements, and participate in readiness reviews.

The role requires laboratory experience, ability to follow procedures, and 1+ years of related work. Benefits vary by contract and include various employment perks and financial programs.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to follow detailed instructions
• Experience in a laboratory environment and/or electronic test troubleshooting
• 1+ years related work experience or equivalent education/experience
• Experience following processes, procedures and specifications
• Education/experience typically includes an Associate degree and 3+ years related work experience

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and document tests on products, systems, components, materials, and processes
• Design, fabricate, build and analyze test systems and methodologies
• Coordinate test requirements and determine test methods and capabilities
• Prepare system tests including integration, fabrication, setup, checkout and teardown
• Conduct tests, analyze data and document results; assist in test readiness reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve lab/test-related problems and coordinate lab activities and maintenance

Skills

Self starter

Attention to detail

Integrity

Laboratory environment experience

Electronic test troubleshooting

1+ years related work experience

Education

Associate degree or higher

3+ years related experience

Job description

Engineering

Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 3 Seattle, WA Posted: 7/1/2026

Job Description

Plans, conducts and documents tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies. Designs, fabricates, builds and analyzes test systems, materials, components, software and methodologies. Coordinates test requirements, determines test methods and capabilities. Conducts system test preparations by coordinating system integration, fabrication, modification, setup, checkout and teardown. Conducts tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews. Troubleshoots and resolves laboratory and test-related problems. Coordinates test laboratory activities and maintenance and repairs. Works under general direction.

Self Starter, Ability to take and retain detailed instruction, Integrity

Experience working in a laboratory environment and/or electronic test and troubleshooting

1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience following processes, procedures, and specifications

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

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:

No Clearance

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