Lead the Development of Next-Gen Military Turbofan Engines

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a top-tier aerospace organization in the Aerospace industry to find a Senior Advanced Program/Project Engineer to lead a high-impact new product development initiative in gas turbine engine systems.

In this role, you’ll wear multiple hats—Systems Project Engineer, Cost Account Manager (CAM), and RMSS Workstream Lead—all contributing to the successful design, execution, and delivery of a new centerline military turbofan engine program. This is your opportunity to lead complex engineering challenges in one of the most dynamic and fast-paced environments in the industry.

What You’ll Do

As a Sr. Advanced Program/Project Engineer, you will:

• Serve as CAM for the Reliability, Maintainability, and System Safety (RMSS) workstream, owning cost, budget, risk, schedule, and execution

• Ensure all work aligns with key systems engineering documents such as the System Development Plan, RMVV Plan, ARP4754, and ARP4761

• Lead and organize RMSS work in accordance with Agile planning principles

• Act as the central point of escalation and issue resolution for RMSS challenges

• Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly across technical and leadership teams

• Drive interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve technical, budgetary, and delivery targets

• Identify and address engineering gaps, process risks, and improvement opportunities

Required Qualifications

• 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.    

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical preferred)

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in gas turbine engine development, design, manufacturing, or testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing internal and external customer relationships

• Prior leadership in engine module or system development programs

• Proven ability to define scope, gather consensus, and resolve ambiguous challenges

• Experience with ARP4754 and ARP4761

• Working knowledge of Requirements-Based Engineering

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and budget/schedule management

• Project Management training (PMP certification or equivalent)

• Exceptional communication and escalation skills

• Strong bias toward innovation, results, and cross-functional collaboration

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we do more than fill roles—we fuel careers in partnership with some of the most exciting organizations in aerospace. By joining this program, you’ll gain:

• A front-row seat in cutting-edge military engine development

• A chance to work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment with meaningful impact

• A hybrid work model: On-site for the first 6 months, then flexible with up to 2 remote days per week

• A culture focused on engineering excellence, innovation, and team collaboration

• Competitive compensation and access to career advancement opportunities across industries

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

Ready to Lead a Program That Will Power the Future of Defense Aviation?

If you're a technical leader with a passion for aerospace, a drive for results, and the ability to own and execute complex engineering programs—this is your opportunity.

Apply now to become a Senior Advanced Program/Project Engineer with PDS Tech Commercial and make your mark on the future of propulsion.

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