Engineer the Future of Military Aviation: Systems Engineer Opportunity Supporting the C-17 Sustainment Program

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation and aerospace organization to find an experienced Systems Engineer to support the mission-critical C-17 Sustainment Program in Warner Robins, Georgia.

If you're passionate about systems engineering, data-driven problem solving, and improving aircraft reliability and sustainment processes, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on one of the world's most important military airlift platforms. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing aircraft readiness, supporting customers, and driving engineering excellence through innovative lifecycle management solutions.

Position: Systems Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant | 6-Month Assignment
Location: Warner Robins, GA (100% Onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: Starting at $63 to $83 per hour

Make an Impact Where Engineering Meets Mission Readiness

As a Systems Engineer, you will support the development, implementation, and sustainment of critical engineering processes and systems that help maintain fleet reliability and operational performance. Working with a diverse, multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll contribute to root cause investigations, reliability initiatives, process improvements, and engineering data management efforts that directly support aircraft sustainment and mission success.

This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with engineering professionals, military customers, and program stakeholders while helping shape the future of lifecycle management and sustainment operations.

What You'll Do

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Data Repository System (EDARS) team in developing and implementing tools that support aircraft and equipment Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and preventive actions.

• Partner with Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) teams, engineering authorities, and technical leadership to develop, analyze, consolidate, and submit Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs).

• Support annual engineering program assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and customer representatives to investigate technical issues and identify effective solutions.

• Develop and drive RCCA efforts to reduce recurring engineering issues and improve fleet reliability.

• Analyze engineering data, trends, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for operational and technical improvements.

• Support the integration and sustainment of program-wide engineering processes, systems, tools, policies, and performance measures.

• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure visibility into program performance, quality metrics, and cycle-time objectives.

• Work closely with systems engineering, sustainment engineering, and process management teams to ensure effective collaboration and process alignment.

• Support improvements to maintenance concepts, technical orders, engineering drawings, work instruction records, and design solutions that reduce customer burden and improve operational outcomes.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customer organizations and cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and typically 5+ years of engineering experience; OR

• Master's degree with typically 3+ years of engineering experience; OR

• PhD with engineering experience.

• 5+ years of experience performing complex systems engineering or system integration activities.

• 3+ years of experience in:

  • Data analysis

  • Trending

  • Reporting

• 3+ years of experience with one or more of the following:

  • Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA)

  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

  • Fault Tree Analysis

  • Airplane-Level Threat Analysis

  • System Safety Assessments (SSA)

• Experience developing and integrating engineering processes.

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizations and drive shared objectives.

• 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

Candidates with the following experience are highly desired:

• Bachelor's degree in:

  • Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Or a related technical field

• Experience with Life Cycle Management (LCM) programs and Systems Engineering Plan development.

• C-17 program experience.

• Experience working with non-conformance and engineering data systems such as:

  • VECTOR

  • GOLDesp

  • AutoTAR

• Knowledge of U.S. Air Force engineering processes, regulations, and operational protocols.

• Experience supporting sustainment, reliability, or maintenance-focused engineering programs.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with opportunities that make a real difference. When you join this team, you'll have the chance to support a critical aerospace platform while expanding your expertise in systems engineering, lifecycle management, and sustainment operations.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay starting at $58.01 per hour

• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical aerospace and defense program

• Exposure to advanced engineering tools, processes, and technologies

• Meaningful work that directly supports aircraft readiness and operational success

• Collaboration with experienced engineers, technical leaders, and military customers

• Professional development within a highly respected engineering environment

• Dynamic, team-oriented culture focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement

• Valuable experience supporting large-scale aerospace sustainment initiatives

This is more than a systems engineering role. It's an opportunity to help improve aircraft reliability, influence engineering strategy, and support the people who depend on these aircraft every day.

Ready to Elevate Your Engineering Career?

Bring your systems engineering expertise, analytical mindset, and passion for continuous improvement to a role where your work drives real-world results.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in supporting the future of aerospace sustainment, engineering excellence, and mission success.

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