SIL Engineering Technician

Engineering

SIL Engineering Technician Arlington, TX Posted: 9/9/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225400

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a SIL Engineering Technician, in Arlington, TX. Job ID#225400

Job Description:

• Fabricating interconnecting cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings.

• Performing troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of test bench and lab infrastructure equipment.

Skills Required:

• Must have the ability to crimp and assemble connector contacts and cable assemblies to aircraft standards.

• Must have the ability to solder to the J-STD.

• Must be able to read and understand aircraft level wiring diagrams.

• Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings and diagrams for metal fabrication and assemblies.

• Familiar with the use of test equipment, trouble shooting and repair of wiring, and isolation .

• Experience wiring serial data interfaces including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, IEEE-488.

• Experience installing fiberoptic cabling for reflective memory hardware.

• Ability to properly use in a safe manner hand tools and shop equipment (Powered and Unpowered – Hand drills, wire crimpers, wire strippers and soldering tools).

• Industry: Technical 5 years minimum

• Good communication skills both oral and written.

• Work in a team environment

Physical

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in confined areas for extended periods of time.

• Familiarity of ESD and FOD practices.

Education:

• Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred

• High School Diploma

• Military experience in related aircraft/systems maintenance and support is a plus

Other:

• Must have the ability to attain a clearance, if needed.

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