Test Engineer

PDS Tech • Windsor Locks, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Field Service Engineer / Test Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for testing, validating, troubleshooting, and maintaining advanced aerospace and space systems hardware. The work helps ensure systems perform safely, reliably, and in accordance with customer and engineering requirements. The engineer will collaborate with Program, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to support the delivery of high-quality hardware for aviation and space programs.

This is a full-time, 12-month contract position based in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The schedule is Monday through Friday on second shift, with a 5/40 schedule. The pay rate is $41.62 per hour.

Requirements

• Experience supporting testing, verification, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex mechanical or aerospace systems.
• Hands-on experience with advanced instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Experience testing complex mechanical equipment such as heat exchangers, pumps, fans, and accumulators.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into effective test plans and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LabVIEW and automated test environments.
• Background supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, or space systems programs.
• Experience authoring technical test procedures, work instructions, and operational documentation.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with Integrated Product Development (IPD) teams.
• Knowledge of verification and validation processes for aerospace hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain test processes for advanced space and aerospace hardware.
• Perform functional, verification, and acceptance testing to validate system performance.
• Analyze customer test requirements and help develop test programs and cost estimates.
• Support laboratory testing activities for complex aerospace and space systems.
• Develop and validate tooling concepts to improve testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Author, revise, and maintain operating and test procedures, along with standardized operational and testing documentation.
• Define test rig, fixture, and facility requirements to support program objectives.
• Diagnose equipment and system issues during testing and field operations.
• Support maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting activities.
• Review engineering drawings and concepts and identify and resolve producibility concerns.
• Ensure hardware and test data deliverables meet customer commitments and quality expectations.
• Participate in Integrated Product Development (IPD) teams.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management to support successful project execution.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project status to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term disability.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Associates may be eligible for paid sick leave or other legally required paid leave, as well as holiday pay where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed