Senior Structural Design Engineer - Wichita - 9029
Senior Structural Design Engineer – Shape the Future of Special Missions Aviation
$116.57/hr | Wichita, KS | 12-Month On-Site Contract
Join a global leader in aviation—renowned for exceptional business jets and specialized mission platforms—where innovation, precision, and performance are at the heart of every project. At PDS Tech Commercial, we’re a people-driven company that values passion, diversity, and authenticity, empowering you to push boundaries and realize your full potential.
In this pivotal role, you will drive the structural design and engineering solutions that keep cutting-edge aircraft mission-ready. Working on complex Special Missions and Aftermarket modifications, your expertise will directly shape aircraft performance, safety, and mission capability.
Investigate design-build challenges and engineer structural and instrumentation installation solutions
Author and implement timely temporary engineering resolutions
Disposition aircraft non-conformances with precise rework instructions (MRB)
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve design and build issues
Design and coordinate Flight Test engineering change requests
Develop structural special instructions or restrictions
Design and release Special Missions Engineering structural and systems installations
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering (or related) from an accredited institution
15+ years’ industry experience with a strong record in Special Missions or Aftermarket modifications (required)
6,000+ hours CATIA V5 (Assembly Design, Part Design, Aerospace Sheetmetal, Tubing Design, Kinematics, Electrical Harness Routing a plus)
Recent, proven expertise with 2D drawings (required)
Experience with munitions integrations (asset)
Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM familiarity (plus)
Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills
Highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
Contribute to some of the most advanced Special Missions aviation projects in the world
Collaborate with a team of elite engineering and technical professionals
Work in an inclusive, people-first culture that celebrates your skills and ideas
Competitive pay with variable overtime depending on project phase
Your skills can make a direct impact on the future of mission-ready aviation. Step into a role where precision, creativity, and technical mastery come together. Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in shaping what’s next in aviation.
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.
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