Shape the Future of Aircraft Repair Solutions as a Design Engineer! 

Location: Wichita, KS | Payrate:  $65/hour

• Hybrid schedule with onsite presence required at least 60% of the time in the Wichita Engineering Office 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to hire an experienced and innovative Design Engineer focused on aircraft structural repairs and airworthiness solutions. If you’re passionate about aerospace engineering, structural analysis, and solving complex aircraft repair challenges, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on commercial aviation operations around the world. 

What You’ll Do 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities: 

• Develop structural repair solutions for metallic and non-metallic aircraft components 

• Perform simple and routine engineering analyses to validate repair tasks 

• Review and interpret aircraft structural damage reports from Maintenance Repair Organizations (MROs) 

• Collaborate with Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT), Design, and other engineering teams to create optimal repair solutions 

• Create and revise technical documentation including: 

  • Technical Communications 

  • Technical Dispositions 

  • Repair Instructions 

  • Repair Drawings 

• Utilize engineering applications and tools to research aircraft configurations and support repair development 

• Provide guidance and responses to repair-related technical inquiries from internal teams and customers 

• Prioritize assignments effectively and communicate project status, solutions, and technical concerns clearly 

• Support airworthiness requirements and customer operational needs with efficient engineering solutions 

Required Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering required: 

  • Aerospace Engineering 

  • Civil Engineering 

  • Mechanical Engineering 

On the job Experience 

• Minimum 5 years of design engineering experience in: 

  • Airframe structures 

  • Aircraft systems installation projects 

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and bill of material systems 

• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance repair shop practices, tooling, and capabilities 

Technical Skills 

• Strong computer proficiency including: 

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) 

  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) 

• Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures and engineering documentation 

• Ability to create technical reports and business correspondence 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Additional Requirements 

• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%, with limited international travel possible 

• Ability to work for extended periods on computers and engineering applications 

• Ability to lift or carry up to 30 lbs., occasionally 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience supporting airline in-service fleets 

• Familiarity with Company engineering tools and repair processes 

• Experience collaborating with stress analysis or fatigue engineering teams 

• Aerospace repair design or airworthiness support experience 

Ready to Engineer Solutions That Matter? 

If you’re an experienced aerospace design engineer ready to take on complex structural repair challenges, apply today and elevate your engineering career with PDS Tech Commercial. 

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