Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technicians

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