Mechanical Technician III

Tittle : Mechanical Technician III
Work location: Onsite in Redondo Beach, CA
Duration: 15 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.

Position Summary:

- The Structural Test Department is seeking a Mechanical Technician (Level 3/4) with strong hydraulic and mechanical skill sets to support assembly, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic cylinders/actuators and the execution of structural load and pressure testing on complex flight and development hardware.

- The preferred candidate will be a self-starter able to work independently or in small teams using blueprints, diagrams, written procedures, and verbal direction to perform test setup and operations.

- Must be able to demonstrate machine operations as well as mechanical maintenance and repair.

- The ideal candidate has experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities:

- Assemble, plumb, and operate hydraulic power units (HPUs), manifolds, accumulators, and servo/proportional valve systems.

- Install, align, bleed, and maintain hydraulic cylinders/actuators; select, route, and secure hydraulic hoses; assemble and torque fittings (e.g., NPT, JIC, ORFS, AN).

- Set up and operate structural test equipment including load frames, reaction structures, and test fixtures; build/install custom fixturing and restraints as required.

- Instrument test articles with strain gages, load cells, LVDTs, and pressure/flow transducers; perform basic wiring, shunt checks, and troubleshooting.

- Configure and run closed-loop force/displacement control on structural test systems; set setpoints, ramp rates, and high/low safety limits per procedures.

- Monitor and record loads, displacements, and hydraulic parameters using gauges and digital instrumentation; execute proof, hydrostatic, and pressure/decay style tests per work instructions.

- Perform tube/line work (cutting, bending, flaring) and general mechanical assembly, support contamination control, filtration, and fluid cleanliness practices.

- Conduct leak checks and correct leaks; perform mechanical repair and basic metal fabrication.

- Operate cranes, forklifts, and other lift equipment; rig and move large test articles safely.

- Utilize computers and software for test control and data acquisition; document test setup, operations, and results using Microsoft Office.

- Apply safe work practices for high-pressure hydraulics and test operations (PPE, barriers, LOTO); follow procedures and required safety controls.

- Basic electrical skills (DC/resistance measurements for instrumentation and troubleshooting).

- Ability to work off hours and weekends as needed.

- Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Work in high bays, test labs, and cleanroom environments as required.

- Candidate must be willing to support any shift when required.

Required Qualifications (Level 3):

- High School Diploma or G.E.D.

- Minimum 4 years of experience performing technician responsibilities

- Experience with one or more of the following: Blueprints, Technical Drawings, Diagrams, Instructions, or Schematics.

- Experience with hydraulic systems and/or structural/mechanical testing of flight or development hardware.

- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Active DoD Secret Clearance.

- Experience with servo-hydraulic structural test systems and controllers and data acquisition systems (including LabVIEW).

- Experience installing strain gages and supporting calibration of load/pressure instrumentation.

- Experience working in a clean room facility and handling flight hardware.

- Experience with mechanical repair and metal fabrication.

Email your resume to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to apply!