Launch Your Career Into Orbit — Industrial Engineer Opportunity at Kennedy Space Center

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) or 3rd Shift
Pay Starting at : $43.15 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant (6 Months)
Company: PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry

Drive Performance Where Precision Matters Most

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer to support aerospace operations at Kennedy Space Center. In this mission-critical role, you will optimize complex production systems, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure seamless execution in a highly regulated, safety-first environment. Your work will directly contribute to the success of advanced aerospace and launch programs.

What You’ll Do

As an Industrial Engineer, you will apply data-driven insights and engineering principles to improve performance across operations:

• Analyze production workflows to identify improvements in efficiency, cost, quality, and throughput

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes, work methods, and resource allocation strategies

• Support production planning, including workload balancing, line flow analysis, and capacity planning

• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and standard work development

• Identify bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement initiatives using data analysis

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve process issues and improve execution

• Assist with production scheduling, reporting, and performance tracking

• Develop facility layouts, tooling strategies, and process optimization recommendations

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address inefficiencies

• Generate Aurora models and build precedence networks to support planning and scheduling

• Maintain production schedules aligned with program milestones and operational goals

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related field

• Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations improvement

• Experience supporting aerospace, NASA programs, or high-volume production environments

• Ability to analyze workflows and leverage data for decision-making and process improvement

• Experience with Aurora modeling, precedence networks, and production scheduling

• Ability to meet site access and security requirements

• Reliable attendance and ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

• 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

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, or continuous improvement methodologies

• Experience in production planning, capacity analysis, and workload balancing

• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing or launch operations environments

• Experience supporting Kennedy Space Center operations

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll work on assignments that matter—supporting some of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world.

• Iconic Work Environment: Be part of operations at Kennedy Space Center

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to mission-critical aerospace production and launch readiness

• Competitive Compensation: Strong hourly pay with consistent full-time work

• Career Growth: Expand your expertise in advanced manufacturing and aerospace operations

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside engineering, production, and operations leaders

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Be empowered to innovate, solve problems, and drive efficiency

Take the Next Step in Your Engineering Career

If you’re ready to optimize complex systems and make a real impact in aerospace operations, this is your opportunity.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial—where your expertise helps power the missions that push boundaries.

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