Drive Innovative Aircraft Upgrades as a Retrofit Solutions Engineer! 

Join PDS Tech Commercial and Help Transform Aircraft Through Advanced Retrofit Solutions 

Location: Mobile, AL | Payrate: $50/hour 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to hire a skilled Retrofit Solutions Engineer to support post-delivery aircraft modification programs. If you’re passionate about aircraft systems, engineering design, and delivering innovative retrofit solutions that keep fleets modern and mission-ready, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact in commercial aviation. 

In this role, you will be responsible for developing modification design data packages used to integrate aircraft upgrades and retrofit solutions into in-service aircraft. You’ll collaborate closely with systems engineers, production teams, and service bulletin authors to ensure modifications are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with certification requirements. 

What You’ll Do 

Aircraft Modification & Retrofit Engineering 

• Develop and deliver Modification Proposal Technical Repercussion Sheets (MP/TRS) including pre- and post-modification sketches 

• Retrieve, create, update, and verify aircraft drawings using Airbus engineering toolsets 

• Build certification dossiers for Modification Approval Sheets (MAS) 

• Develop tailored design data packages supporting aircraft retrofit and modification programs 

• Prepare technical documentation and component lists required for Service Bulletin development 

• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet certification and airworthiness requirements 

Collaboration & Technical Coordination 

• Communicate regularly with Systems Engineers and Production Managers to ensure quality and on-time project execution 

• Serve as the liaison between engineering teams and Service Bulletin authoring teams 

• Ensure technical requirements and engineering intent are clearly understood and implemented 

• Provide remote or onsite technical assistance during working parties and modification activities 

• Respond to customer technical inquiries related to Service Bulletins and retrofit solutions 

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Support 

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of drafted Service Bulletins through detailed technical cross-checks 

• Support concurrent engineering reviews and certification coordination 

• Maintain organized engineering documentation and modification records 

• Contribute to efficient project execution within fast-paced aerospace environments 

Required Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related field 

Experience 

• 1 year of engineering experience in a related field 

• Technical understanding of aircraft cabin and avionics systems modifications 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills 

• Ability to interpret complex aircraft technical documentation and engineering topics 

• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills across diverse teams 

• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, fast-paced engineering environments 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality deliverables 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting aircraft retrofit or modification programs 

• Familiarity with Service Bulletin development and certification documentation 

• Exposure to Airbus engineering tools and technical documentation systems 

• Experience collaborating with production, systems engineering, or certification teams 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

• 100% onsite role 

• Ability to work extensively on computers and engineering systems daily 

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, reports, and technical documentation 

• Ability to stand, walk, and participate in production floor discussions as needed 

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs occasionally 

• Ability to travel independently and on short notice when required 

• Required PPE may include safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and protective gloves as required by the site 

Ready to Help Modernize the Future of Aviation? 

If you’re ready to apply your engineering skills to innovative aircraft retrofit solutions, apply today and take your aerospace engineering career to new heights with PDS Tech Commercial. 

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