Laboratory Technician

PGS Worldwide is seeking Laboratory Technicians in Woodland Hills, California for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will support engineering test operations by managing test equipment, coordinating calibration and maintenance, preparing test setups, and assisting engineers during system testing.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in an engineering lab, test environment, or manufacturing setting.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, test equipment, and mechanical/electrical hardware.
• Ability to follow engineering procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Strong organizational skills for equipment tracking, documentation, and test preparation.
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Ability to lift and move equipment as required in a lab or shop environment.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Technical coursework or vocational training in electronics, mechanics, or engineering technology.
• Ability to read electrical or mechanical drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Experience supporting setup and execution of complex system testing.
• Experience troubleshooting legacy Windows operating systems or Linux.
• Knowledge of ESD handling and engineering lab safety practices.

What You’ll Do

• Track laboratory test equipment, inventory, and documentation.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair of tools and test equipment.
• Prepare hardware, fixtures, cables, and instrumentation for testing.
• Support engineers and technicians during test execution.
• Maintain organized, properly labeled, and safe test areas.
• Track equipment status and communicate calibration or maintenance issues.
• Coordinate upcoming test needs with engineering and program teams.

Pay

• $35.64 per hour.

Job ID: 2102

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.