Senior Structural Design Engineer - Wichita - 9029

Description:

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.

Your Impact

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

Why PDS Tech Commercial

  • 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

Take Flight in Your Career

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.             



Pay Details: $116.57 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

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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


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



 
Job Number: US_EN_33_022364_2438296
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Rate: 116.57
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Duration: indef
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 08/12/2025
Last Updated: 08/13/2025
Firm Name: PDS TECH COMMERCIAL, INC
Attention:
Address: 545 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 950
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
Phone: 214/647-9600
800 Phone: 800/270-4737
Email: Client.Services@pdstech.com
Website: Go To PDS Tech Commercial Website
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