Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Sr Advanced Program/Project Engineer in Phoenix, AZ!
 

Pay Rate: $64.50/hr
 

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead complex aerospace development programs and serve as the technical focal point between customers, engineering teams, program management, and stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to lead cutting-edge avionics projects while driving technical execution, managing project performance, and ensuring successful delivery of customer commitments. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering expertise with project leadership skills and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced aerospace environment.

What You'll Do

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of project proposals, statements of work, and cost estimates.

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.

• Develop and maintain project plans using Microsoft Project.

• Drive successful project execution from initiation through completion.

Customer & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers and program management.

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support customer satisfaction by providing timely project updates and technical guidance.

• Coordinate activities across engineering, program management, quality, and customer organizations.

Schedule, Cost & Performance Management

• Monitor project performance against schedule and budget objectives.

• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics to measure project health and performance.

• Track project deliverables and ensure milestone completion.

• Develop recovery plans when project risks or variances arise.

Risk & Change Management

• Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities.

• Manage project issues and corrective action plans.

• Control scope growth through disciplined baseline change management processes.

• Implement Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies when appropriate.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in project management processes and execution practices.

• Support innovation and operational excellence initiatives.

• Promote best practices across engineering and project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Engineering

  • Aerospace Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Systems Engineering

  • Related technical discipline

• Minimum 6 years of project engineering experience in the aerospace industry.

• U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations.

• Experience managing technical projects involving scope, schedule, cost, and resources.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience developing:

  • Military TCAS Systems

  • Commercial TCAS Systems

  • ADS-B Transponders

  • Avionics Systems

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Experience utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Experience leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.

• Advanced engineering or technical degree.

• Experience working with certification agencies and regulatory environments.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

What Makes You a Great Fit

•  Aerospace project engineering experience

•  Strong project planning and scheduling skills

•  Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

•  Technical leadership and customer-facing capabilities

•  Risk management and change control expertise

•  Avionics systems knowledge

•  Excellent communication and presentation skills

•  Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams

Why Join Us?

• $64.50/hr pay rate

• Hybrid work schedule

• Opportunity to lead advanced aerospace and avionics programs

• High visibility with customers and executive stakeholders

• Collaborative engineering environment

• Exposure to cutting-edge aviation technologies

• Strong career growth and leadership development opportunities

Apply Today!

If you have experience in aerospace project engineering, avionics systems, project management, EVM, and technical leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Senior Project Engineer and help shape the future of aerospace innovation through exceptional project execution and technical leadership.

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.     

 

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