Shape the Future of Aerospace Testing — Now Hiring: Infrastructure Solution Architect Engineer Location: El Segundo, CA | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM | Starting Pay: $66.01/hr | Full-Time (12-Month Contract) Exclusive Bonus Opportunity! A limited time bonus program is currently available for this role. Speak with your recruiter today to determine eligibility before it's gone! Offer expires September 30th, 2025. PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Solution Architect Engineer to support a leading aerospace client’s Space Systems Verification and Test team in El Segundo, CA. In this hands-on, high-impact role, you’ll help shape the infrastructure behind complex test systems that support factory and launch readiness for space programs. Drive Innovation at the Core of Aerospace Testing As an Infrastructure Solution Architect Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team responsible for hardening, deploying, and automating Special Test Equipment (STE). Your work will directly impact the success of mission-critical aerospace systems, ensuring the infrastructure supporting them is modern, secure, and efficient. What You’ll Do: Interface with multiple technical teams to support and deliver test infrastructure solutions. Contribute to planning, design, integration, and modernization of hybrid cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Leverage deep knowledge of virtualization, networking, and storage to harden and deploy infrastructure systems. Work closely with the Infrastructure Manager to implement best practices in server room and lab environments. Develop engineering documentation and repeatable processes to increase efficiency. Operate hands-on with a wide range of lab and test equipment to support system readiness. What You’ll Bring: Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics, or related discipline. 5+ years of experience leading or guiding technical teams. Strong expertise in infrastructure components: cloud services, virtualization, storage, networking, and NIST-compliant system deployment. ???????Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance. 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: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills for engaging with technical teams and stakeholders. Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Network+, CCNA, or CCNP. Experience with: Managing large-scale server and IT systems Automation tools (e.g., Ansible) Mixed Unix/Linux and Windows environments VMware vSphere Python programming Project management across lifecycle phases Why Join PDS Tech Commercial? At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team building the future of aerospace innovation. We place top engineering talent on the front lines of transformative projects in some of the most exciting environments in the world. We proudly support and recruit military veterans and are honored to be recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer. Our values—integrity, excellence, and adaptability—shape our culture and define how we support our people. Whether you're looking for the next challenge in your career or a meaningful project with real-world impact, PDS Tech Commercial is the place to make it happen. Ready to Build Infrastructure that Launches the Future? Apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial as an Infrastructure Solution Architect Engineer—where your innovation powers progress. Pay Details: $66.01 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy 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