Power Precision Testing in Aerospace – Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Senior Technician Test Engineer!

Job Type: Full-Time | Consultant (12-Month Contract)
Location: Burnsville, MN 55306
Schedule: Monday to Friday | First Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; flexible, most work 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
Pay Rate: $40.41/hour
Overtime: Voluntary, up to 10 hours

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.                                               
 

Shape the Future of Aerospace Testing with Us

Are you ready to turn your technical talent into impact? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Technician – Test Engineer to support our client’s Avionics Test Engineering team in Burnsville, MN. This is your opportunity to play a critical hands-on role in creating, refining, and supporting advanced test systems for both commercial and defense aerospace products.

Your work will directly support a $5B Avionics strategic business unit—driving innovation, reliability, and excellence in manufacturing test solutions for high-performance sensors and systems used by armed services and global airlines.

Your Day-to-Day: What You’ll Do

Build test hardware including cables, boxes, and racks per engineering schematics and documentation

Review test system designs and collaborate on updates to schematics, BOMs, drawings, and hardware documentation

Troubleshoot and repair test hardware issues reported by production operations

Support the entire lifecycle of test systems, from design to deployment

Communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, operators, and technicians

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical innovation

Qualifications: What You Bring

Required:

Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wire lists

Hands-on experience assembling and troubleshooting test hardware and cable assemblies

Proficiency in soldering, crimping, and using standard electrical tooling

Preferred:

Familiarity with Minnesota state electrical codes and standards

Experience building and maintaining complex test systems

Understanding of BOMs, component classification, and documentation processes

Strong team communication and a willingness to mentor others

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech, we connect exceptional technical talent with industry-leading aerospace innovators. When you join us, you gain:

Exposure to high-impact aerospace projects with real-world significance

A flexible work schedule in a collaborative and respectful environment

Opportunities to grow your skillset across varied test platforms and lifecycle stages

Competitive compensation and a supportive contract employment experience

We’re committed to empowering you with the tools and team to make a difference—starting day one.

Take Your Career to New Heights

If you’re a proactive technician with a passion for building and optimizing test systems, apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial and help power the future of aerospace technology.

Test the limits. Build what's next. Apply today.

Pay Details: $40.41 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

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