Master Craftsmanship Meets Aerospace Innovation – Engineering Development Mechanic | Huntington Beach, CA | Pay Starting at $80.81/hr

Shape the Future of Flight Through Precision and Expertise

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a premier aerospace industry leader to hire a highly experienced Engineering Development Mechanic in Huntington Beach, CA. This is a high-impact, non-managerial technical role designed for seasoned professionals who bring deep mechanical expertise to advanced aerospace development programs.

In this position, you will bridge engineering design and hands-on execution—transforming complex technical concepts into fully realized structural and mechanical assemblies that support next-generation aerospace platforms.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time | Consultant (12-Month Assignment)

• Location: Huntington Beach, CA

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

• Pay Rate: Starting at $80.81 per hour

What You’ll Do

As an Engineering Development Mechanic, you will support advanced build activities across mechanical and structural assemblies in a development environment where precision and compliance are critical.

Your responsibilities include:

• Building, modifying, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing structural and mechanical assemblies

• Supporting heavy structure drill-out, bonding, fastener installation, and wire harness installation

• Fabricating and assembling components using standard hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments

• Executing work from engineering designs, computer models, work orders, and technical procedures

• Using calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, countersinks, drills, and deburring equipment

• Maintaining accurate documentation, buyoffs, inspections, and non-conformance records

• Collaborating with engineers to recommend design enhancements and process improvements

• Ensuring strict compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and configuration control

• Supporting production line activities through expert-level mechanical execution

Regular and predictable attendance is required to support program timelines and development milestones.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Advanced education (Bachelor’s degree or higher) and typically 15+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and extensive hands-on experience

• Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent background in aircraft maintenance, machine trades, or manufacturing technologies

• Extensive experience with composites, titanium, sheet metal, riveting, fastening, wiring, tubing, and basic machining

• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical data

• Proficiency using torque wrenches, countersinks, drills, deburring tools, and calibrated equipment

• A&P certification, specialty training, or equivalent experience

• Exceptional attention to detail and advanced problem-solving skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams
  
  Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
   

Why Join Us?

This is more than a build role—it’s an opportunity to apply your expertise at the forefront of aerospace engineering development.

When you join PDS Tech Commercial, you gain:

• Premium compensation reflective of advanced experience

• A stable first-shift schedule

• Hands-on involvement in cutting-edge aerospace development programs

• A collaborative environment where engineering and skilled mechanics work side-by-side

• The opportunity to contribute to complex builds that directly influence future aerospace capabilities

Your experience, precision, and craftsmanship will directly impact high-profile aerospace initiatives.

Ready to Build What Others Only Design?

If you’re a seasoned aerospace mechanic ready to apply your expertise in a high-level engineering development environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your mastery to the next generation of aerospace innovation.

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.                                               
 

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