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Sr. Mechanical Technician Hydraulic, Defense
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Tittle:Sr. Mechanical Technician - Hydraulic Defense
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:
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 aMechanical 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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