{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"44a8fb4d39dd03523b3f06a3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/44a8fb4d39dd03523b3f06a3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/44a8fb4d39dd03523b3f06a3","title":"Engineering Technician","description":"Launch Your Engineering Career in Aerospace Innovation as an Engineering Technician!\n\nPDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading company in the aviation and aerospace industry to find a skilled Engineering Technician 2 in Goleta, CA. If you're passionate about hands-on testing, solving complex technical challenges, and supporting cutting-edge aerospace technology, this is your opportunity to make an impact on products that help shape the future of flight and space exploration.\n\nPosition: Engineering Technician 2\nLocation: Goleta, CA 93117\nJob Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)\nSchedule: Monday through Friday | Must be available to support multiple shifts\nPay Rate: $50.93 per hour\n\nMake an Impact Every Day\n\nAs an Engineering Technician 2, you'll play a critical role in supporting engineering and testing operations. Working alongside engineers and technical teams, you'll execute test plans, collect and analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.\n\nThis is a dynamic, hands-on position where your technical expertise directly contributes to innovative aerospace and aviation programs.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nTesting & Engineering Support\nProvide technical and testing support to engineering teams across a variety of projects.\nExecute component-level and system-level test plans, procedures, and test events.\nParticipate in test planning activities and test readiness reviews.\nConduct tests, gather data, and assist with engineering evaluations and analysis.\nData Analysis & Documentation\nAnalyze measurement requirements and equipment tolerances.\nCompile, format, maintain, and interpret technical data and test results.\nCreate and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, and reports.\nGenerate customer-specific reports and present findings in required formats.\nProcess Improvement & Troubleshooting\nDefine and maintain test process best practices.\nSupport the maintenance and enhancement of test equipment and infrastructure.\nIdentify, troubleshoot, and resolve testing and manufacturing-related issues.\nCollaborate with internal teams and external customers to support project success.\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\nAdditional 2 years of education and/or related technical experience.\nMinimum of 2 years of experience as a technician within a manufacturing or engineering environment.\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and process documentation.\nExperience working in a cleanroom environment and environmental test area.\nWillingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.\nAbility to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.\nAbility to safely lift, move, and manipulate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.\nFlexibility to support multiple shifts.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working around delicate spacecraft or aerospace hardware.\nEngineering-related certifications or technical certifications.\nPrevious experience supporting advanced testing environments.\nWhy Join Us?\n\nAt PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities that drive innovation. In this role, you'll have the chance to:\n\nWork with a recognized leader in the aviation and aerospace industry\nGain hands-on experience supporting cutting-edge technology and testing programs\nCollaborate with highly skilled engineers and technical experts\nBuild valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-tech environment\nEarn a competitive pay rate of $50.93 per hour\nExpand your skills while contributing to projects that matter\n\nIf you're a detail-oriented technical professional who enjoys problem-solving, testing, and working with advanced technology, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply Today\n\nTake the next step in your engineering career and join a team that's helping advance the future of aerospace innovation.\n\nApply now and bring your technical expertise to an exciting Engineering Technician opportunity in Goleta, California!\n\nThis 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.\n\nPay Details: $50.93 per hour\n\nBenefit 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply\n\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy\n\nThe 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:\n\nThe California Fair Chance Act\nLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\n\nMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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If you're passionate about hands-on testing, solving complex technical challenges, and supporting cutting-edge aerospace technology, this is your opportunity to make an impact on products that help shape the future of flight and space exploration.\n\nPosition: Engineering Technician 2\nLocation: Goleta, CA 93117\nJob Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)\nSchedule: Monday through Friday | Must be available to support multiple shifts\nPay Rate: $50.93 per hour\n\nMake an Impact Every Day\n\nAs an Engineering Technician 2, you'll play a critical role in supporting engineering and testing operations. 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In this role, you'll have the chance to:\n\nWork with a recognized leader in the aviation and aerospace industry\nGain hands-on experience supporting cutting-edge technology and testing programs\nCollaborate with highly skilled engineers and technical experts\nBuild valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-tech environment\nEarn a competitive pay rate of $50.93 per hour\nExpand your skills while contributing to projects that matter\n\nIf you're a detail-oriented technical professional who enjoys problem-solving, testing, and working with advanced technology, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply Today\n\nTake the next step in your engineering career and join a team that's helping advance the future of aerospace innovation.\n\nApply now and bring your technical expertise to an exciting Engineering Technician opportunity in Goleta, California!\n\nThis 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.\n\nPay Details: $50.93 per hour\n\nBenefit 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. 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