Engineering Aide

Engineering Aide – Support the Systems That Power Aerospace Innovation

PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry

Location: Sterling, VA 20164

Job Type: Full‑Time, Consultant (6 months)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM

Pay Rate: $54.75 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace organization to identify a highly skilled Engineering Aide (Engineering Services Support Technician) to support critical engineering programs. In this hands‑on role, you will perform complex technical tasks that directly contribute to the planning, testing, and execution of engineering projects that support advanced aerospace systems.

Working under minimal supervision, you will collaborate closely with engineers and senior technical staff to support engineering development, testing, and analysis.

• Provide technical support to engineers across multiple engineering disciplines

• Perform moderate to complex technical tasks supporting engineering project planning and execution

• Review and evaluate workflow illustrations, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization

• Operate, inspect, and maintain test setups and equipment to identify and resolve malfunctions

• Conduct materials testing and analysis and support interpretation of results

• Plan and execute experiments; gather, maintain, format, compile, and analyze technical data

• Analyze and manage engineering data and design changes

• Produce technical drawings, reports, and engineering documentation

• Perform laboratory and engineering functions involving the layout, build, test, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of electronic and electro‑mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems

• Assist with training, orienting, and assigning work to technical or business support staff as needed

• Associate degree (AA/AS) or equivalent 2‑year post–high school technical training

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering or technical experience

• Experience with component‑level troubleshooting

• Hands‑on experience with fine‑pitch soldering, circuit card assembly rework, and complex electro‑mechanical assemblies

• Experience performing acceptance testing in a lab or production environment 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.

• Military technical experience

• J-STD soldering certifications

• Experience working in laboratory or production environments

• Strong organizational skills and basic project management experience

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect experienced technical professionals with impactful opportunities at industry‑leading aerospace organizations. You’ll work alongside skilled engineers, contribute to meaningful programs, and apply your technical expertise in a collaborative, high‑performance environment. We value precision, accountability, and continuous learning—and we support our consultants with competitive pay and strong professional partnerships.

If you’re a technically driven professional who enjoys hands‑on problem solving and supporting advanced engineering efforts, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact.

Pay Details: $54.75 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible…