Technician Test Engineer
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.