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Mechanical Technician III

DPP


Job Location:

Redondo Beach, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Mechanical Technician III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.

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.
Interested Learn more:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01097).

DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

Required Experience:

IC