What is the salary for the Engineering Technical Specialist role at Columbus Technologies?

The listed annual base salary range is $62K–$100K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Columbus Technologies sponsor work visas for the Engineering Technical Specialist role?

This role requires US citizenship — not just permanent residency.

Where is the Engineering Technical Specialist role at Columbus Technologies based?

This role is based in Pasadena, CA.

What degree is required for the Engineering Technical Specialist role at Columbus Technologies?

The posting accepts the following combinations: High school + 6 years, Associate + 1 year.

How many years of experience does this Engineering Technical Specialist role require?

The posting calls for at least 6 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Engineering Technical Specialist role work with?

aerospace materials, adhesives, composites.

What techniques or methods are required for this Engineering Technical Specialist role?

mechanical testing, thermal chamber operation, environmental testing.

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Engineering Technical Specialist

Columbus Technologies · Pasadena, CAtoday

$62k – $100kfrom the posting

High school-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $54k (73 that show pay).

Run a flight-hardware materials lab: surface prep, painting and curing, thermal chambers, and mechanical testing.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on with flight-certified materials, thermal chambers and thermal vacuum testing on aerospace hardware.

Might not be for you. 12-month contract, and US citizenship is required; mostly technician-level lab work.

Mostly at the benchHands-on executionMethodical pace First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleOperate thermal chambers for accelerated cure, mechanical test equipment; materials lab: adhesive bonding, composite lay-up, heat treatment of aerospace materials

Seniority: Technician
Work: On-site
Type: Contract
Degree: High school
Experience: 6+ yrs
Industry: Aerospace
Role: Quality / Testing
Schedule: Compressed 9/80
Visa: US citizenship required

Materials

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Techniques

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Benefits

9/80 schedule

Role details

O****VERVIEW

Must be a US Citizen Duration - 12 month contract position with potential to be extended or converted W2 with full benefits, 9/80 Work Schedule Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided. Location - Pasadena, CA (onsite) Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen The US base pay range for this full-time position is $30-48/hr + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Maintain a clean, organized workspace with proper chemical storage conditions; track consumables and flight certified materials for traceability; monitor and replace components as needed; and maintain equipment used for lab operations.
Perform surface preparation, including cleaning, masking, and abrading.
Operate thermal chambers for heat treatment, accelerated cure processes, and environmental testing.
Operate mechanical test equipment and process data using data analysis and presentation software.
Ensure strict adherence to flight hardware handling practices, maintaining hardware stability and safety during painting and curing.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) to inspect, verify, and validate various critical inspection needs.
Provide labor estimates and proactively communicate schedule or cost impacts to projects.
Partner with lab leads, technicians, and engineers to plan testing, schedules, workflow strategies, and execute lab test and maintenance activities.
Read and interpret dimensions from engineering drawings and CAD models.
Maintain required technical documentation, including procedures, temperature/humidity logs, chemical usage logs, lab equipment procedures, and related.

REQUIRED SKILLS

High School diploma with 6 years of aviation, aerospace, automotive or related experience; OR Associate's degree with 1 year of related experience.

DESIRED SKILLS

Familiarity with surface preparation methods, masking techniques, adhesive preparation, curing processes, and contamination control.
Previous experience with processes and equipment of a materials lab, including heat treatment of aerospace materials, adhesive bonding, composite lay-up, mechanical testing, and/or environmental/thermal vacuum testing.
Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications.
Understanding of hazardous waste handling and disposal requirements.
Ability to work from engineering drawings and written instructions.
Experience with aerospace materials fabrication and testing.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of basic Microsoft tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.