Power the Future of Flight — Senior Technician, Test Engineering (Avionics)

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Senior Technician – Test Engineering for an onsite role in Burnsville, Minnesota. If you thrive in hands-on, high-impact environments and enjoy building and maintaining advanced test solutions that support both commercial and defense avionics, this is your opportunity to make a measurable difference.

Role Summary

As a Senior Technician (T3) – Test Engineering, you’ll support a global Avionics Test Engineering organization responsible for manufacturing test solutions that power a multi-billion-dollar avionics portfolio. Your work will directly enable production, quality, and on-time delivery of cutting-edge sensor products for airlines and armed services worldwide.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

• Build test hardware and solutions (cables, boxes, racks, fixtures) per engineering drawings

• Partner with engineers to create, review, and update test system designs and documentation

• Maintain and revise drawings, schematics, BOMs, classifications, and markups

• Troubleshoot production issues and perform timely repairs on test solutions

• Communicate clearly and collaborate with engineers, operators, and fellow technicians

• Support test solutions across multiple lifecycle stages in a fast-paced production setting

What You’ll Learn

• Advanced problem-solving within a collaborative engineering environment

• Time management and execution in an agile, production-driven setting

• End-to-end assembly of complete test solutions

Required Qualifications

• 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.                                               
   

• High school diploma or GED

• 3–4+ years of relevant hands-on experience

• Proven experience building complex cable assemblies, test boxes, racks, or test systems

• Ability to read and interpret engineering schematics, drawings, and wire lists

• Experience with soldering, crimping, tooling, and adherence to workmanship standards

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree (a plus)

• Knowledge of Minnesota State Electrical Codes and statutes

• Demonstrated mentorship or team leadership experience

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals to meaningful work with industry leaders. In this role, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay: $40.41/hour

• Full-time, 12-month consultant opportunity with temp-to-perm potential for the right candidate

• First-shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (flexible; many work 6:00 AM–2:30 PM)

• Limited, voluntary overtime (up to ~10 hrs)

• Exposure to innovative avionics test solutions supporting commercial, military, and defense programs

• A collaborative, technician-forward culture that values quality, initiative, and continuous learning

Location: Burnsville, MN (55306)
Work Environment: Fully onsite
 

Ready to Build What Keeps Aircraft Flying Safely?

If you’re a skilled test engineering technician ready to work on advanced avionics test systems and grow with a high-performing team, apply today and take the next step with PDS Tech Commercial.

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