SIL Engineering Technician

Power the Systems Behind Flight as a SIL Engineering Technician

Arlington, TX | $35.00–$45.00/hr | 12-Month Consultant Role

Build, Test, and Support the Technology That Keeps Aerospace Moving

As a SIL Engineering Technician, your daily work will support engineering, testing, and integration efforts.

Responsibilities include:

• Fabricating interconnecting cables and wiring harnesses from engineering drawings
• Crimping, assembling, and soldering connector contacts to aircraft and J-STD standards
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing test benches and lab infrastructure equipment
• Reading and interpreting aircraft-level wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings
• Wiring and supporting serial data interfaces such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, and IEEE-488
• Installing fiber optic cabling for reflective memory hardware
• Safely operating hand tools and shop equipment (powered and unpowered)
• Following ESD and FOD practices while working in confined areas when required
• Collaborating closely with engineers and technicians in a team-based environment

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years of technical industry experience
• Ability to crimp, assemble, and solder cable assemblies to aircraft standards
• Ability to read and understand aircraft wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings
• Experience troubleshooting wiring and electrical systems using test equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in confined spaces for extended periods
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance

• Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Experience with fiber optic cabling and reflective memory hardware
• Military background in aircraft or systems maintenance and support
• Familiarity with aerospace lab environments and SIL operations

• Competitive hourly pay and stable full‑time consulting work
• Exposure to cutting‑edge aerospace and defense programs
• A safety‑first, quality‑driven work culture
• Opportunities to expand your technical skill set in a lab‑based engineering environment
• Support from a trusted staffing partner focused on your career growth

If you’re a detail‑driven technician who enjoys building, testing, and supporting complex aerospace systems, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your technical career with PDS Tech Commercial.

$35.00 to $45.00 per hour

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as holiday pay where applicable.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 to U.S. Persons and certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.