Design the Systems Behind Elite Aircraft: Crew & Equipment Design Engineer

Location: Savannah, GA | Schedule: 1st shift; 7am – 5:30pm | Payrate: $87.40 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire an experienced Crew & Equipment Design Engineer supporting advanced aircraft programs, including current large cabin aircraft, special missions platforms, and new product development initiatives. This is a high-impact engineering role where your expertise will contribute directly to the design and integration of critical aircraft systems.

In this position, you will guide complex engineering efforts, develop innovative design solutions, and help ensure that crew equipment systems and related structures meet the highest standards for safety, performance, and manufacturability. Your work will support the continued advancement of cutting-edge aircraft programs.

Role Overview

The Crew & Equipment Design Engineer plays a key role in guiding the successful completion of major engineering initiatives related to crew equipment systems and installations. Working within a combined engineering team responsible for Crew & Equipment and Doors systems, you will support multiple aircraft programs with a primary focus on crew equipment design for current large cabin aircraft.

This role requires strong technical expertise, the ability to independently resolve complex engineering challenges, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and develop crew equipment installations and secondary structural components for aircraft programs

• Create and maintain 2D drawings, drafting documentation, and 3D models using CATIA V5 and SmarTeam

• Resolve complex engineering challenges by selecting appropriate design methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria

• Support engineering programs across current large cabin aircraft, special missions platforms, and new product development

• Develop design solutions that balance technical performance, cost, and program schedules

• Serve as a technical resource for engineering teams and provide guidance on complex design challenges

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering disciplines, and suppliers

• Develop and contribute to engineering standards, design guides, and best practices

• Ensure design solutions align with certification, qualification, and production requirements

• Stay current on new technologies and engineering developments to recommend improvements that enhance product quality and performance

• Participate in technical reviews and engineering investigations to support program objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 10 years of experience in a specific engineering discipline or 15 years of broad engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree

• Strong experience in secondary structure design and electrical component installation

• Proficiency with CATIA V5 and SmarTeam

• Experience creating 2D drawings and drafting documentation

• Ability to independently resolve complex engineering problems and provide authoritative technical guidance

• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working across engineering and manufacturing teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field

• Experience supporting aircraft crew equipment systems or similar aircraft interior/structural installations

• Experience with qualification or certification documentation and reports

• Knowledge of insulation systems, flammability requirements, composites, closeouts, and molded panels

• Experience coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, testing, or prototype environments

Apply Today

If you are a skilled aerospace design engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and contributing to advanced aircraft programs, we encourage you to apply.

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help design the systems that support some of the most advanced aircraft in the world while advancing your engineering career in the aerospace industry.

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