Lead Complex Aerospace Systems into the Future – Join Us as a Systems Project Engineer!

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Systems Project Engineer to join our team, partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in advancing cutting-edge defense and electronic warfare capabilities that shape the future of aerospace technology.

About the Role

As a Systems Project Engineer, you’ll oversee the development and integration of complex communication, sensor, and electronic warfare systems. You’ll work hands-on with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, guiding projects from concept through validation — ensuring every component performs seamlessly within advanced aerospace platforms. Your work will directly influence mission-critical systems that protect and empower users around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and validate requirements for communication, sensor, and electromagnetic systems and components.

• Create architectures that integrate complex systems into higher-level platforms.

• Perform trade studies, modeling, and analysis to optimize performance and design efficiency.

• Lead and track project progress — ensuring milestones, budgets, and deliverables are met.

• Maintain strong communication with customers, leadership, and suppliers to ensure technical excellence and alignment.

• Conduct and document tests to verify that designs meet rigorous system requirements.

• Support products throughout their lifecycle, from manufacturing through operational deployment.

• Prepare proposals, project plans, and performance reports for leadership review.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.

• 9+ years of related experience (7+ with a Master’s, 4+ with a PhD).

• Proven experience managing technical projects and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  
  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:

• Direct program or project management experience.

• Hardware engineering background.

• Experience with internal and external customer communication.

• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance tracking.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect engineering excellence with innovation. As a Systems Project Engineer, you’ll work alongside top talent on groundbreaking aerospace systems — in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where ideas thrive. Enjoy a balanced schedule, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on national defense and global technology advancements.

Position Details

• Location: Berkeley, MO

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Type: Full-Time; 12-Month Consultant Assignment

• Starting Pay Range: $68.64  per hour

Take Flight in Your Career

Ready to lead complex engineering projects and drive innovation in aerospace systems? Apply today and join a team that’s redefining what’s possible in defense and technology.

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