Launch Your Career to New Heights: Systems Engineer – Aerospace Propulsion Testing

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Job Type: Full-time Consultant (9-Month Contract)
Pay Rate: $71.59 – $89.86/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift Baseline (2nd/3rd Shift During Test Ops)

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 Make an Impact on the Future of Spaceflight

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support propulsion testing operations at the iconic Kennedy Space Center. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of spacecraft development, ensuring the safety and performance of propulsion systems that power missions beyond Earth.

 What You’ll Do

As a Propulsion Test Engineer, you will:

• Author and execute detailed test procedures for spacecraft propulsion systems.

• Perform hypergolic propellant servicing and leak testing.

• Lead component removal, replacement, and re-testing on hypergolic systems.

• Operate high-pressure pneumatic equipment to pressurize flight hardware.

• Collaborate with technicians, QA, and engineering teams to execute test plans.

• Troubleshoot and resolve non-conformances on ground and flight systems.

 What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.

• 5+ years of propulsion-related fluids test engineering experience.

• Hands-on experience with:

• Hypergolic propellant loading and servicing.

• Leak checking spacecraft fluid systems.

• Functional testing of hypergolic systems.

• Leading cross-functional test teams.

1. Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

2. Willingness to work overtime and off-shift operations.

3. 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:

   • Current NDT Leak Test Certification.

   • Current SCAPE/SAR Certification.

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    Why Join Us?

   At PDS Tech Commercial, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer missions. You’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace at one of the most historic launch sites in the world. We offer:

   • Competitive hourly compensation.

   • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge spaceflight technology.

   • A collaborative, safety-first culture.

   • The chance to contribute to real-world space missions.

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    Ready to Launch?

   If you're passionate about aerospace, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to be part of something extraordinary—apply now and help shape the future of space exploration.

    Submit your application today and take your career to orbit.

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