Design and Analysis Engineer — Drive Innovation in Advanced Aerospace Systems

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aerospace leader to hire a Design and Analysis Engineer in Oklahoma City, OK. This is an exciting opportunity to support next generation mission computer subsystems and hardware design that directly impacts critical aerospace platforms.

Role Summary

As a Design and Analysis Engineer, you will play a key role in the full lifecycle of mission critical avionics hardware—from requirements analysis and systems design to lab integration, testing, qualification, field support, and customer engagement. Your expertise will help develop innovative solutions to complex operational challenges, contributing to advancements in aerospace technology and ensuring mission readiness.

Position Details

• Job Title: Design and Analysis Engineer

• Job Type: Full Time; Consultant (12 month assignment)

• Location: Oklahoma City, OK

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Pay Rate:Starting at $61.15 per hour

What You’ll Do (Day to Day Responsibilities)

• Support the entire hardware product lifecycle including requirements analysis, systems engineering, design, qualification, and testing.

• Develop and document moderately complex electronic and electrical system requirements.

• Design hardware, software, and interface specifications for mission computer subsystems.

• Perform integration and validation testing to ensure compliance with functional and operational requirements.

• Partner with suppliers to monitor performance and ensure system alignment with program expectations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues for fielded hardware and software across the lifecycle.

• Conduct research into emerging technologies and assess their potential application to program needs.

• Participate in lab design, equipment specification, test planning, and data analysis.

• Support flight test activities and collaborate with cross functional engineering teams.

• Interact with customers and subcontractors to ensure clarity, alignment, and successful technical execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or similar technical field (ABET preferred).

• 3+ years of experience in hardware and LRU development, testing, and qualification.

• Strong understanding of subsystem design, requirement allocation, and technical supplier management.

• Critical analysis and problem solving skills across systems, hardware, and software domains.

• Hands on experience with lab equipment for hardware development, troubleshooting, and data capture.

• Experience with system or subsystem architecture and integration.

• 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

• Experience working on military aircraft programs.

• Knowledge of MIL STD 1553B, ARINC 429, and Ethernet architectures.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or team building skills.

• Master’s degree or higher with related engineering experience.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you will have the opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace technology while working with talented engineers, innovative thinkers, and mission driven teams. We offer:

• Competitive compensation aligned with your experience.

• Challenging, meaningful work that drives aerospace innovation.

• A supportive culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

• Opportunities to work with cutting edge avionics and next generation mission systems.

• A chance to contribute to solutions that have real world impact on global aerospace operations.

Your engineering expertise will help transform complex challenges into advanced, reliable, mission ready solutions.

Ready to Shape the Future of Aerospace?

If you’re an experienced Design and Analysis Engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and is motivated by challenging, high impact work, we encourage you to apply today.

Apply now and bring your engineering talent to a team driving aerospace innovation forward.

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