Mechanical Technician

PDS Tech, Commercial Inc.

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Redondo Beach, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/09/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Power the Future of Aerospace TestingJoin PDS Tech Commercial as a Mechanical Technician 3 - Hydraulic Cylinders & Structural TestingPut Your Hydraulic Expertise to Work on Cutting-Edge Flight Hardware

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry-leading aerospace and aviation innovator to hire a Mechanical Technician 3 - Hydraulic Cylinders & Structural Testing in Redondo Beach, CA. If youre an experienced technician with strong hydraulic, mechanical, and testing experience, this is your opportunity to support groundbreaking aerospace programs and help validate the performance, reliability, and safety of next-generation flight systems.

Position Details

Job Title:

Mechanical Technician 3 - Hydraulic Cylinders & Structural Testing

Location:

Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Job Type:

Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday Must be Available for Any Shift

Pay Rate:

$90.95 per hour

Make an Impact

As a Mechanical Technician supporting structural testing operations, youll play a critical role in preparing, operating, and maintaining complex hydraulic and mechanical test systems used to evaluate aerospace hardware. Your expertise will directly contribute to ensuring flight hardware performs safely and reliably under demanding conditions before reaching operational use.

This is a unique opportunity to work with sophisticated aerospace systems, advanced testing technologies, and mission-critical programs that push the boundaries of aviation and aerospace innovation.

What Youll Do

In this highly technical role, you will:

Hydraulic Systems & Test Equipment

Assemble, plumb, operate, and maintain hydraulic power units (HPUs), accumulators, manifolds, and servo/proportional valve systems

Install, align, bleed, troubleshoot, and maintain hydraulic cylinders and actuators

Select, route, secure, and assemble hydraulic hoses and fittings, including NPT, JIC, ORFS, and AN connections

Perform leak checks and corrective maintenance on hydraulic systems

Structural Testing & Test Operations

Set up and operate structural test equipment, including load frames, reaction structures, and test fixtures

Build and install custom fixturing, restraints, and support equipment as required

Configure and execute closed-loop force and displacement-controlled testing

Run proof, hydrostatic, pressure-decay, and structural load tests according to engineering procedures

Monitor loads, displacements, pressures, and hydraulic performance using digital instrumentation and control systems

Instrumentation & Data Collection

Install and support instrumentation including:

Strain gages

Load cells

LVDTs

Pressure and flow transducers

Perform wiring, shunt checks, basic troubleshooting, and instrumentation verification

Utilize test control software and data acquisition systems

Document test setups, procedures, operations, and results using Microsoft Office applications

Mechanical Assembly & Fabrication

Perform tube and line fabrication, including cutting, bending, and flaring

Conduct mechanical assembly, repair, and maintenance activities

Support contamination control, filtration, and fluid cleanliness requirements

Perform basic metal fabrication and hardware modifications

Safety & Material Handling

Operate cranes, forklifts, and lifting equipment to move large test articles safely

Follow strict safety procedures for high-pressure hydraulic systems

Utilize PPE, lockout/tagout (LOTO), barriers, and safety controls

Support operations in high-bay environments, laboratories, and cleanrooms

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 4 years of experience performing mechanical technician responsibilities

Experience interpreting and working from:

Blueprints

Technical drawings

Schematics

Diagrams

Written instructions

Experience with hydraulic systems and/or structural or mechanical testing of flight or development hardware

Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

Ability to work independently and within small technical teams

Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to work off-shift hours and weekends when required

Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Flexibility to support any shift as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Experience with servo-hydraulic structural test systems and controllers

Experience using data acquisition systems and LabVIEW

Experience installing strain gages and supporting calibration activities

Experience working with load, pressure, and test instrumentation systems

Experience supporting cleanroom operations and handling flight hardware

Mechanical repair and metal fabrication experience

Aerospace, aviation, defense, or flight-test environment experience

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional talent with some of the most innovative organizations in aerospace and aviation. This opportunity offers more than a job—it provides the chance to play a key role in validating advanced technologies that help shape the future of flight.

What Youll Gain

Exceptional pay at $90.95 per hour

Exposure to advanced aerospace development and testing programs

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge flight and development hardware

Experience with sophisticated hydraulic systems, instrumentation, and structural testing technologies

A collaborative culture that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Opportunities to expand your expertise in aerospace testing and mechanical systems

A safety-focused environment where precision and quality are paramount

The chance to contribute to projects that support critical aerospace and national defense missions

When you join this team, your expertise wont just support testing—it will help ensure the performance and reliability of technologies that define the future of aerospace.

Ready to Test the Limits of Innovation?

If youre a skilled mechanical technician with hydraulic system experience and a passion for solving complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Mechanical Technician 3 - Hydraulic Cylinders & Structural Testing. Help validate tomorrows aerospace technologies while advancing your career with an industry leader.

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:

$90.95 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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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