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Test Engineer 2

PDS Defense Inc.

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Goleta, CA
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer 2, in Goleta, CA. Job ID#219090

Pay Rate: $98 - $103/hr

Job Description:

As a Test Engineer 2, you will design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment. You will plan and arrange the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. You will compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. You will be responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform product testing, working in close collaboration with all parts of the Operating Unit for the test planning, coordinating, setup, execution, data reduction, test reporting, and post-data processing.
Perform integration of products to test tooling, software, equipment, and instrumentation.
Support with test data collection, post-test data review, reporting, and support test requirements verification.
Support technical writing to produce test documentation.
Participate and present in internal and external (customer) reviews.
Leverage modern tools and methods to reduce cost and schedule of product testing.
Accountable to the Operating Unit Operations Test Engineering Manager for meeting the Operations Test Engineering safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations of internal and external customers within entire product value streams.
Must be able to support working multiple shifts; ie: 1st shift 7am to 4:45pm and 2nd shift 2:30pm to Midnight

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline with 2 years of test experience; OR Master's Degree in STEM
Experience troubleshooting test equipment, test tooling, and test harnesses.
Experience with testing automation or other lean manufacturing/testing methodologies.
Demonstrated technical writing and/or procedure development skills.
Ability to travel between the Oxnard, CA, and Goleta, CA sites and travel to support customers, and needed, approximately 10%.
U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years test engineering specific experience preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in test automation software (i.e., LabVIEW or other) for product testing preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in measuring and controlling various electronic components such as motors, actuators, positional sensing devices, load transducers, etc is preferred.
Experience in aerospace or aeronautical industry is preferred.
Excellent communication skills - presentation, oral, written, and listening.
Self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks.
Ability to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements.
Demonstrated proficiencies in methods such as Jira & Confluence

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). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

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
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About Us
PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology, and service industries. We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, PDS Defense ensures fulfillment of your human capital needs by delivering quality talent in minimal time. We also have one of the best records for contractor longevity among staffing agencies. That translates into more stable workforces, smoother operations, and better results for our customers. If you’re looking for a talent acquisition partner that is as focused on your success as you are, PDS Defense is the answer.
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IT - QA and Test
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