Laboratory Technician

PGS Worldwide • Woodland Hills, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

PGS Worldwide is seeking Laboratory Technicians in Woodland Hills, California, for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace and defense company. The position supports engineering test operations by managing test equipment, coordinating calibration and maintenance, preparing test setups, and assisting engineers during system testing. The role requires the ability to work in a laboratory or shop environment, including lifting and moving equipment as needed. U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. The pay rate is $35.64 per hour.

PGS Worldwide is a Veteran Founded company and encourages military veterans and transitioning military members to apply. The company describes its positions as military-friendly and notes that its aerospace partners rely on military expertise to support mission-critical programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in an engineering lab, test environment, or manufacturing setting.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, test equipment, and mechanical or electrical hardware.
• Ability to follow engineering procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Strong organizational skills for equipment tracking, documentation, and test preparation.
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Ability to lift and move equipment as required in a lab or shop environment.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Technical coursework or vocational training in electronics, mechanics, or engineering technology.
• Ability to read electrical or mechanical drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Experience supporting setup and execution of complex system testing.
• Experience troubleshooting legacy Windows operating systems or Linux.
• Knowledge of ESD handling and engineering lab safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Track laboratory test equipment, inventory, and documentation.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair of tools and test equipment.
• Prepare hardware, fixtures, cables, and instrumentation for testing.
• Support engineers and technicians during test execution.
• Maintain organized, properly labeled, and safe test areas.
• Track equipment status and communicate calibration or maintenance issues.
• Coordinate upcoming test needs with engineering and program teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED