Aerospace Vehicle Technician

• El Segundo, CA
  PDS Defense, Inc.
  
• 
  El Segundo, California
  
• 
  

CONTRACTOR

$34

• 37/hr
  Updated 09/11/2026
  Job Description
  Job Summary
  Aerospace Vehicle Technician |

Location:

El Segundo, CA

Pay Rate:

$34.00

• $37.

00/hour

Security Clearance:

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance required

Shift Availability:

Must be available to work either shift:

1st

Shift:

6:00 AM

• 3:30 PM
  2nd

Shift:

2:30 PM

• 12:00 AM
  About the Opportunity
  PDS Defense, Inc.

is seeking an experienced Aerospace Vehicle Technician to support spacecraft final integration, Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) installations, testing, and launch operations. This role is responsible for assembling, integrating, testing, and supporting high-reliability aerospace hardware in a production and laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing activities using released work instructions.

Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, sketches, and written/verbal instructions.

Assemble complex structural and mechanical components to precise specifications and tolerances.

Install and work with Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) and Solid-Layer Insulation (SLI) materials.

Conduct system leak checks, pressure checks, alignment verification, and functional testing.

Operate specialized integration and test equipment including hydraulic consoles, cooling systems, alignment fixtures, and installation fixtures.

Utilize hand tools, power tools, cranes, lift equipment, ovens, heated tools, and computer-controlled equipment.

Support launch preparations, hardware moves, range operations, and test execution activities.

Record, analyze, and report test data, generating charts and reports as required.

Assist engineers in developing and improving assembly and integration processes.

Train and mentor technicians as needed.

Perform rework and other related duties with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum 4 years of experience performing mechanical assembly on high-reliability products, preferably within aerospace.

Experience building and terminating wiring harnesses.

Minimum 1 year of experience working with MLI or thermal blankets.

Ability to interpret:

Mechanical drawings

Schematics

Harness wiring diagrams

Technical manuals

Experience using inspection and measuring tools including:

Calipers

Micrometers

Digital Multimeters (DMM)

Depth gauges

Experience with assembly tooling, composites fabrication, or composite assembly.

Proficient with hand tools and power tools.

Experience mixing and applying epoxy materials.

Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Required Skills

Wiring Harness Design

Interpret schematics, assembly drawings, technical manuals

Micrometers

Assembly

Calipers

Hand Tools

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of aerospace integration experience.

J-STD-001

Space Certification.

NASA-STD-8739.4

Certification.

Trade School training or industry certification.

Clean room experience.

Ability to create discrepancy reports.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Active Security Clearance.

Strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.

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.

PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement

PDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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