Engineer the Future of Aviation as a Systems Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aviation industry to find a talented Systems Engineer who is passionate about advancing aerospace technologies and transforming how complex systems are developed. If you're excited about driving engineering modernization, implementing automation, and shaping the future of aerospace systems, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Position Overview

Job Title: Systems Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract (39 Months)
Location: Hybrid | Cedar Rapids, IA (3-5 days onsite per week)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST (Flexible Schedule Available)
Pay Rate: $ 61.26 per hour

Make an Impact

As a Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in advancing the systems engineering lifecycle for cutting-edge aerospace programs. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you'll help define, develop, and deploy innovative engineering solutions that improve requirements management, system architecture, verification, validation, certification activities, and engineering automation.

This position is ideal for a systems-thinking professional who combines strong aerospace engineering expertise with a passion for DevSecOps, automation, digital engineering, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Lead Systems Engineering Excellence

• Support and improve all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, validation, and technical documentation.

• Contribute to civil certification programs throughout the full product development lifecycle.

• Apply systems engineering best practices to solve complex aerospace challenges.

Drive Engineering Innovation

• Develop and implement automation solutions using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.

• Support and promote DevSecOps practices that improve engineering efficiency and quality.

• Assist in building and enhancing CI/CD pipelines and automated engineering workflows.

• Integrate engineering toolchains to enable scalable, streamlined development processes.

Collaborate Across Global Teams

• Partner with engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across multiple disciplines and geographic locations.

• Work closely with teams operating across Eastern Time Zone and India Standard Time core collaboration hours.

• Support configuration-controlled development environments, including change requests and problem-report management.

Support Advanced Aerospace Development

• Utilize requirements management tools such as Jama, Polarion, or DOORS.

• Apply ARP4754 principles throughout system development and certification efforts.

• Contribute to digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Experience across multiple phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including:

  • Requirements development

  • System design

  • Integration

  • Verification and validation

  • Technical documentation

• Experience supporting full development lifecycles for civil certification programs.

• Knowledge of or experience with DevSecOps methodologies.

• Experience using requirements management tools such as Jama, Polarion, or DOORS.

• Ability to develop automation solutions using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Experience with Git or other version control systems.

• Background working in aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment.

• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and pipelines.

• Hands-on experience applying ARP4754 standards throughout development programs.

• Experience working in configuration-controlled environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Project management capabilities with experience managing smaller projects, work packages, or technical initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

• Familiarity with Cameo, MagicDraw, Teamwork Cloud, SysML, or related modeling environments.

• Knowledge of digital engineering practices and modern systems engineering transformation initiatives.

• Passion for engineering automation and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that shape the future of technology and innovation. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on meaningful aerospace programs that impact the future of flight.

• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and industry experts.

• Help transform systems engineering through automation, DevSecOps, and digital engineering initiatives.

• Gain exposure to advanced aerospace development standards and certification programs.

• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that supports collaboration and work-life balance.

• Build valuable experience on a long-term 39-month assignment with competitive pay.

If you're motivated by solving complex technical challenges, driving innovation, and contributing to next-generation aerospace solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Take your systems engineering career to new heights. Join PDS Tech Commercial and be part of a team that's helping redefine the future of aerospace engineering through innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology.

Apply now and help engineer the next generation of aviation systems.

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