Engineer the Future of Flight Testing — Manufacturing Engineers Wanted in Berkeley, MO

Turn Cutting-Edge Designs into Real-World Aerospace Performance

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and defense industry to hire a Manufacturing Engineer supporting the Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team. In this critical role, you’ll bring advanced aircraft and weapons systems to life—bridging design, fabrication, and testing to ensure mission-ready performance. From structural lab testing to full-scale aircraft integration, your work will directly shape the future of aerospace innovation.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time | Contract (6 months)
  
• Location: Berkeley, MO (100% onsite)
  
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  
• Pay Rate: Starting at $60.25/hour
  

What You’ll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineer within Test & Evaluation, you will own the build plan and play a key role in transforming design requirements into executable manufacturing strategies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and authoring manufacturing plans and build instructions for test hardware and instrumentation
  
• Reviewing design models, drawings, and specifications, and coordinating updates through redlines and engineering changes
  
• Supporting fabrication planning, sourcing, and supplier coordination for parts and materials
  
• Providing hands-on support during assembly, installation, and laboratory or flight test setup
  
• Driving Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) analysis to ensure efficiency and compliance
  
• Coordinating closely with test engineers, technicians, designers, and program teams
  
• Managing part procurement, material flow, and production coordination
  
• Acting as a liaison between engineering, fabrication teams, and suppliers to ensure build plan execution
  
• Supporting testing environments ranging from component-level to full-scale aircraft structural testing
  
• Contributing to cutting-edge programs like T-7A Redhawk, MQ-25 Stingray, F-15, F/A-18, and advanced Phantom Works initiatives
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
  
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or engineering design
  
• Experience with manufacturing planning tools and processes
  
• Proficiency using CAD tools such as CATIA, Siemens NX, or similar
  
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation
  
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (depending on level)
  
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  
• Experience with MESci or similar systems
  
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and configuration management
  
• Experience creating and managing redlines and engineering updates
  
• Knowledge of procurement systems (eParts) and supplier coordination
  
• Understanding of machine shop processes (CNC, EDM, QA inspection, fit/finish)
  
• Experience supporting flight or lab test environments
  
• Proficiency with CATIA, ENOVIA, NX, or Teamcenter
  
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping and structural/stress analysis
  
• Knowledge of electrical fabrication or wire shop processes
  

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of a team working at the forefront of aerospace innovation—where your contributions directly support next-generation defense and aviation technologies.

• Highly Competitive Pay starting at $60.25/hour
  
• Work on cutting-edge aircraft and defense programs shaping the future of flight
  
• Gain hands-on experience in flight testing, structural testing, and advanced fabrication
  
• Collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation and excellence
  
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement across aerospace programs
  
• Be part of a mission-driven environment solving complex engineering challenges
  

Take Your Career to New Heights

If you’re ready to apply your manufacturing expertise to some of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Apply today and help engineer the systems that define the future of flight.



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