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PDS Defense

Material and Test Engineer

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 17 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

A Software QA Engineer or Tester designs and runs in-depth diagnostic tests to evaluate software and check for problems before new products are marketed. Pilots software and applies tests to check for errors and glitches.

$132,672 / year median in California

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Job Description

Material and Test Engineer at PDS Defense Material and Test Engineer at PDS Defense in Sunnyvale, California Posted in 3 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Job Description:
  • Oversee non-destructive testing and composites quality
  • Develop and maintain written inspection procedures and techniques
  • Train and maintain records for Level I and Level II inspectors
  • Perform routine NDT in-situ and on flight hardware materials
  • Conduct failure analysis on composite components
  • Evaluate prototype composite materials for quality and inspectability
Required Qualifications:
  • NAS 410 or
SNT-TC-1A
Level III certification
  • 5+ years of composites-specific experience, including phased array ultrasonic testing
  • Knowledge of composites manufacturing techniques, common quality issues, and failure modes
  • Strong leadership/mentorship ability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
  • 7+ years with FAA composites airframe inspection requirements
  • Advanced degree in a related field
  • Automated immersion UT experience
  • AS9100/NADCAP/ISO
    lab or manufacturing experience
  • BondMaster, Thermography, or similar composites NDT techniques
  • Lab
VIEW/PLC
programming; data analysis in
Python, MATLAB, R, JMP, or Tableau Keywords:
NDT, NDI, nondestructive inspection, NAS 410 Level
III, SNT-TC-1A
Level III, phased array ultrasonic testing, composites, aviation,
FAA Education:
Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering (minor in Nondestructive Evaluation); Master's in Operations Management.