Design the Future of Flight as a Wiring Design Engineer

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the next generation of commercial aviation. We're partnering with an industry-leading aerospace innovator to find an experienced Wiring Design Engineer who is ready to make a direct impact on some of the world's most advanced commercial aircraft programs. From the  737 to the cutting-edge 777X, you'll play a key role in developing electrical systems that improve aircraft performance, connectivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Location: Long Beach, CA 90808
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (12 Months)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift
Pay Rate Starting at : $77.40 per hour

Your Impact

As a Wiring Design Engineer, you'll be a vital contributor to the Commercial Modifications Engineering team, supporting aircraft modification and modernization programs. You'll design and develop electrical installation solutions that enhance aircraft capabilities while ensuring compliance, performance, and reliability standards are met.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on highly visible aerospace projects, collaborate with customers and suppliers, and contribute to innovations that improve the future of commercial aviation.

What You'll Do

Design & Engineering

• Design and develop aircraft electrical systems, including:

  • Equipment racks

  • Power panels

  • Cable routing

  • Antenna installations

• Create and maintain detailed electrical product, assembly, and installation designs.

• Develop engineering solutions for aircraft modifications and retrofit programs.

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Provide engineering disposition for design discrepancies, rejection tags, production action requests, and shop revision requests.

• Partner with customers and suppliers to define, develop, and document complex electrical system requirements.

• Review and evaluate supplier technical data to ensure system integration and regulatory compliance.

• Deliver in-service technical support and troubleshooting assistance to airlines and modification sites.

Project & Process Improvement

• Develop statements of work, schedules, project metrics, and budgets.

• Document engineering processes, specifications, and manufacturing procedures.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase design efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.

• Typically 9+ years of related engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience.

• Strong experience with electrical systems design and installation engineering.

• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as:

  • CAD/CAM

  • CATIA

  • Mentor Graphics

  • Unigraphics

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply:

  • Engineering drawings

  • Schematics

  • Specifications

  • Design change documentation

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Reliable attendance and ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

We're especially interested in engineers who are curious, adaptable, and passionate about learning new technologies.

Preferred experience includes:

• Advanced analytical and technical problem-solving skills.

• Sound engineering judgment and decision-making abilities.

• Knowledge of structural design principles from concept through production support.

• Strong systems-thinking mindset and ability to understand complex engineering interdependencies.

• Experience with certification, validation, and qualification processes, including:

  • DO-160

  • D6 requirements

• Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations, including:

  • Wire harness design

  • Grounding and shielding techniques

  • Lightning protection

• Experience assessing compliance through testing, analysis, and technical documentation.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with groundbreaking opportunities that make a real difference. In this role, you'll have the chance to:

• Work on industry-leading commercial aircraft platforms.

• Contribute to innovative modification programs that enhance fleet capabilities worldwide.

• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers, scientists, and aerospace professionals.

• Gain exposure to advanced technologies and complex engineering challenges.

• Earn highly competitive compensation.

• Expand your technical expertise while supporting projects that help shape the future of aviation.

If you're energized by innovation, motivated by solving complex engineering challenges, and excited by the opportunity to see your work take flight, this is the role for you.

Ready to Launch Your Next Career Adventure?

Take your engineering expertise to new heights and become part of a team that's helping redefine what's possible in aerospace.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Wiring Design Engineer in Long Beach, CA. Your next opportunity to make an impact is ready for takeoff.

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