Engineer the Future of Flight — Systems Engineer Opportunity in Aviation Innovation

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation industry to hire a talented Systems Engineer who is ready to shape the performance, safety, and next generation of aircraft systems. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and making a direct impact on cutting-edge aviation programs, this is your opportunity to take your career higher.

Position Overview

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Wichita, KS

Schedule: Monday–Friday (Onsite; 2 days/week schedule subject to change)

Duration: 24-Month Full-Time Consultant Role

Pay Rate: 66.92/hour

In this role, you’ll drive critical system engineering activities across multiple aviation programs, contributing directly to aircraft development, modification, certification, and performance validation.

Your Impact (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a central role in designing and validating aircraft systems by:

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  Developing system designs, aircraft modifications, and technical documentation, including:

  
  
  
  
  
  • Technical Requirements Documents
    
  • System schematics and wiring diagrams
    
  • Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
    
  • Certification plans (FAA, TCCA, EASA)
    
  • Equipment qualification and aircraft-level test plans
    
  • Design compliance reports
    
  
  
  
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  Performing requirements management, validation, and verification activities

  
  
  
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  Reviewing installation drawings, test data, and qualification reports

  
  
  
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  Analyzing ground and flight test data to confirm system performance and functionality

  
  
  
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  Supporting change management activities including design reviews, trade studies, and impact analyses

  
  
  
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  Participating in internal and external design reviews and governance sessions

  
  
  
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  Collaborating with suppliers through technical subcontract management

  
  
  
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  Ensuring compliance with 14 CFR Part 25 and international certification standards

  
  
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent)
  
• Minimum 5+ years of systems engineering experience or related field
  
• Familiarity with ARP4754A standards for civil aircraft systems development
  
• Working knowledge of FAA, TCCA, and EASA Part 25 certification requirements
  
• Understanding of system safety processes
  
• Familiarity with RTCA DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254 standards
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
  
• 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 with AutoCAD
  
• Background in Commercial Derivative Military programs
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top talent with meaningful opportunities that shape industries.

• Work on High-Impact Aviation Programs: Contribute to innovative aircraft systems used worldwide
  
• Career Growth: Expand your technical expertise in a highly specialized, in-demand field
  
• Collaborative Culture: Partner with experienced engineers and industry leaders
  
• Purpose-Driven Work: Play a direct role in ensuring the safety, performance, and certification of advanced aircraft systems
  

Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights — Apply Today

If you're ready to take on complex challenges and build systems that keep the world connected and moving, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help engineer the future of aviation.

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