Design Engineer - Direct Opportunity – Shape the Future of Advanced Aircraft Innovation

Make an Impact in a High Visibility Engineering Role

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Design Engineer (Direct Hire) to support a leading organization in the aviation industry. In this full-time, onsite role based in Wichita, you will play a critical role in resolving complex design challenges, supporting aircraft modifications, and contributing to cutting edge engineering projects that push the boundaries of innovation.

What You’ll Do

As a Design Engineer, you will be an essential part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing engineering solutions that support aircraft production, flight test, and special mission modifications. Your daily contributions will include:

• Investigating design and build issues to develop structural engineering and instrumentation installation solutions.

• Authoring temporary engineering instructions to resolve build issues quickly and accurately.

• Dispositioning aircraft non-conformances (MRB), including developing rework instructions.

• Coordinating with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines.

• Designing flight test engineering change requests and collaborating with work package owners.

• Creating engineering documentation to define structural special instructions or restrictions.

• Designing and releasing structural and systems installations for special missions programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or related discipline).

• Minimum 10 years of industry experience.

• Minimum 20,000 hours of CATIA V5 experience.

• Proficiency with CATIA V5 Workbenches: Assembly Design, Part Design (Boolean Operations), Aerospace Sheetmetal.

• Experience supporting manufacturing and aircraft modifications.

• Experience leading a team of engineers.

• Special Missions or Aftermarket modifications experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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

• Proficiency in Tubing Design, Kinematics, and Electrical Harness Routing.

• Experience using ENOVIA LCA or Teamcenter PLM.

• Experience with Siemens NX.

• Additional aircraft or manufacturing experience.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we know that great engineering talent drives mission success. When you join us, you become part of a team that values innovation, problem solving, and professional growth. You’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment committed to technical excellence.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary range: $96,000 – $113,000 (Direct Hire) annually

• Full onsite role offering hands on collaboration

• Minimal travel requirements

• Opportunities to work on high impact aviation programs

• A culture rooted in integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• Recognition as a Military Friendly Employer, with strong commitment to supporting veterans and service members

Take the Next Step

If you’re a driven, detail oriented engineering professional ready to contribute to advanced aviation programs, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and advance your engineering career with PDS Tech Commercial.

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