Senior Test Engineer

Lead Test Equipment Support in Aerospace Manufacturing

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly experienced Senior Test Engineer to join a specialized team supporting production test systems in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on troubleshooting, upgrading, and optimizing Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used for avionics hardware acceptance testing.

About the Role

You'll work onsite alongside two local team members and collaborate with a remote engineering team based in Phoenix – Deer Valley. Your primary mission is to support and improve factory test equipment performance, partnering closely with ISC leadership and engineering stakeholders to resolve production challenges and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and analyze ATE systems, including racks with test instruments, cabling, ITAs, and power components
• Identify root causes of test failures using Pareto analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Support updates, upgrades, and continuous improvement of test systems
• Collaborate daily with engineering counterparts and ISC leadership
• Maintain a detailed and methodical RAIL (action plan) to track progress and findings
• Communicate technical summaries and recommendations clearly across teams

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in test equipment design and troubleshooting
• Aerospace industry familiarity
• Strong systems engineering background with hardware expertise
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Skills & Tools:

• Experience with ATE development, rack stack design, adapters, and cable sets
• Proficiency in Python, C, LabWindows CVI, and LabVIEW
• Familiarity with test instruments and RF equipment
• Knowledge of test certification processes (DO-160, DO-178, DO-254)
• Experience with embedded operating systems
• Ability to develop code based on schematics
• Strong leadership and project management experience

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top talent with high-impact roles. Here's what makes this opportunity stand out:

• Pay Rate: $58/hour
• Schedule: First Shift – 100% onsite

Ready to Apply?

This is your chance to lead technical problem-solving efforts and contribute to the reliability of avionics testing systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Submit your resume today!

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: $58.00 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.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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