Shape the Future of Presidential Aviation as a Structural & Payload Design Engineer 

Join PDS Tech Commercial and Help Deliver Excellence in Aerospace Innovation 

Location: San Antonio, TX | Payrate: $64.00 - $74.00 | Schedule: Must be able to support all shifts 

Are you an engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to find a talented Structural & Payload Design Engineer to support one of the most prestigious aircraft modification programs in the world. 

In this highly visible role, you'll serve as a critical engineering liaison, ensuring design intent is successfully translated into production while helping drive the modernization of a world-class aircraft platform. Your expertise will directly impact aircraft quality, build efficiency, and mission success. 

What You'll Do 

As a Structural & Payload Design Engineer, you'll be at the center of engineering, manufacturing, and production operations, helping teams navigate technical challenges and maintain alignment with design requirements. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Represent the Design Engineering organization by interpreting engineering drawings and clarifying engineering intent for mechanics, operations leaders, manufacturing, industrial engineering, quality, and program management teams. 

• Drive cross-functional engineering integration throughout the development, modification, testing, and production phases of the VC-25B aircraft modification program. 

• Monitor aircraft build activities to ensure compliance with design intent and recommend technical solutions when production sequencing adjustments are required. 

• Support engineering drawing revisions and updates in response to production needs and build challenges. 

• Provide engineering guidance and technical clarification to mechanics and production teams. 

• Evaluate and support change integration activities and perform impact assessments for aircraft modifications. 

• Communicate engineering priorities across assigned work zones to ensure efficient execution. 

• Lead investigations into technical, operational, and quality issues and develop effective engineering solutions. 

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to improve build processes, reduce production disruptions, and maintain program schedules. 

What We're Looking For 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited institution (including Manufacturing Engineering Technology). 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in product engineering or production operations. 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting military or commercial aerospace programs. 

• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and communicate technical information across multiple disciplines. 

• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills. 

• 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 

• 5+ years of related engineering experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Active Secret Security Clearance. 

• 2+ years of Shipside Engineering Support experience. 

• Experience supporting aircraft modification, integration, or production environments. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams within highly regulated industries. 

Ready to Elevate Your Career? 

If you're passionate about aerospace engineering, thrive in dynamic production environments, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of aviation, we want to hear from you. 

Apply today and take your engineering career to new heights with PDS Tech Commercial. 

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