Put Aviation Innovation to the Test – Join Our Team as a Test & Evaluation Lab Tech

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation industry organization to hire a dedicated Test & Evaluation Lab Tech in Tukwila, WA. If you're passionate about testing, troubleshooting, and supporting the development of cutting-edge aerospace technologies, this is your opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring products and systems perform at the highest level.

Job Type: Full time; Consultant (12 Months) 
Location: Tukwila, WA 
Schedule: Monday to Friday;  1st 7AM - 3:30PM

About the Role

As a Test & Evaluation Lab Tech, you'll help drive innovation by planning, conducting, and documenting tests on products, systems, materials, and manufacturing technologies. Your work will directly contribute to the validation, reliability, and performance of aviation components and systems, helping bring advanced aerospace solutions from concept to reality.

Test Setup & Development

• Develop and validate:

  • Test articles

  • Test rigs

  • Fixtures

  • Load introduction systems

  • Instrumentation strategies

• Design test setups in collaboration with Design Engineering and Fabrication teams

• Coordinate test requirements and determine appropriate test methods and capabilities

 Test Execution

• Operate test hardware and software to execute test plans and procedures

• Support structural testing of aerospace components and assemblies

• Follow detailed:

  • Test procedures

  • Safety plans

  • Test checklists

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements

 Data Analysis & Reporting

• Perform data reduction and test result analysis

• Prepare:

  • Technical reports

  • Test summaries

  • Engineering documentation

• Communicate test findings and recommendations to project stakeholders

 Team Support & Collaboration

• Support multiple test programs simultaneously

• Assist entry-level and mid-level technicians with:

  • Test setup

  • Test execution

  • Documentation activities

• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and laboratory personnel

Required Qualifications

• Basic PC skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced technical environment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory, testing, or engineering environment

• Experience planning and executing:

  • Structural static tests

  • Fatigue tests

  • Proof load tests

• Experience testing:

  • Metallic airframe structures

  • Composite airframe structures

• Familiarity with:

  • Servo-hydraulic test machines

  • Load cells

  • Test fixtures

  • Structural testing safety practices

CAD Experience

• CATIA

• SolidWorks

• Similar 3D CAD software

Data Analysis Experience

• Microsoft 365

• Python

• SQL

• Engineering reporting tools

MTS Testing Systems Experience

• TWE

• MPT

• TW4

• MTS 793

 Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with industry leaders solving some of the most exciting challenges in aerospace and aviation.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay starting at $29.64 per hour

• Valuable experience with a recognized leader in the aviation industry

• Hands-on involvement in advanced testing and evaluation programs

• Opportunity to build technical expertise in laboratory operations and system validation

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation, precision, and continuous learning

• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and development processes

• A team-focused culture where your contributions directly support product quality and performance

Your work will help ensure that critical systems and technologies meet the rigorous standards required for aviation excellence.

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Flight?

If you're a detail-oriented technical professional who enjoys testing, troubleshooting, and solving complex challenges, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in advancing aviation through innovation, precision, and performance.

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