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PDS Defense

Industry, CAJob$60–90K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$60–90K/yr
Location
Industry, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

PDS Defense is seeking an experienced aviation/aerospace pricing estimator in Industry, California. The estimator calculates project costs, materials, labor, and time before work begins; interprets blueprints; secures supplier quotes; and develops budgets to assess project profitability and feasibility. The posting requires experience pricing material for an aerospace company and prefers five or more years pricing materials for an aerospace fabrication shop.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cost EstimationBlueprint InterpretationSupplier Quote ProcurementBudget DevelopmentAerospace Material PricingAerospace Fabrication Pricing

Qualifications

Aerospace Company Material Pricing Experience5+ Years Aerospace Pricing

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Estimator Industry, CA Posted: 7/23/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

219162

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Experienced Aviation/Aerospace Pricing Estimator, in Industry, CA. Job ID#219162

Pay Rate: $60 - $90K Annual- Direct Placement

Job Description:

An estimator to calculate the cost, materials, labor, and time required for a project before it begins. Interpret blueprints, secure supplier quotes, and develop comprehensive budgets to ensure projects are profitable and feasible. Must have experience pricing material for an aerospace company.

First Shift, (8am to 5pm or similar)

Preferred 5+years pricing materials for an Aerospace Fabrication Shop.

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:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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

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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

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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

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