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Engineering Development Mechanic

PDS Defense • Huntington Beach, CA • 7h ago

Engineering

Engineering Development Mechanic Huntington Beach, CA Posted: 2/12/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

215522

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

Positions Available:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Development Mechanic, in Huntington Beach, CA. Job ID#215522

Pay Rates: $80.00 - $99.00

Job Description:

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

Engineering Development Mechanic supports building activities for mechanical assemblies, heavy structure drill out, bonding, fastener installation, assembling components and wire harness installations.

Typical work includes building, modifying, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing components and structural assemblies used in production of product lines.

The role bridges hands-on mechanical work and executes planned work through work orders, designs, computer models, processes and procedures.

Must be able to obtain Security Clearance after hiring.

Typical responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and using standard hand/power tools and precision instruments.

Maintain accurate buyoffs of completed work, inspections, and non-conformances.

Collaborate with engineers to suggest design changes and process improvements.

Ensure compliance with safety procedures, quality standards, and configuration control.

Required skills and qualifications

Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance, machine trades, or manufacturing technologies.

Experience with composites, titanium, sheet metal, riveting, fastening, wiring, tubing, and basic machining. Familiarity with drawings, blueprints, and technical data.

Use of tooling: torque wrenches, countersinks, drills, deburring tools, and calibrated equipment.

Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and good communication with engineers and teammates.

Certifications (A&P), specialty training or equivalent experience.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

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