Mechanical Engineer- Missile System Design

Mechanical Engineer – Missile System Design

Shape the Future of Advanced Aerospace Systems

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer – Missile System Design to join our partner, a leading innovator in the aerospace industry. This is a hands-on, high-impact role supporting next-generation missile system development in Chandler, AZ.

Make an Impact in Advanced Defense Engineering

In this role, you will contribute directly to the mechanical design, analysis, and testing of critical missile system components. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will apply creativity, technical excellence, and problem-solving expertise to support complex, high-visibility aerospace programs.

What You’ll Do

• Perform mechanical analysis, CAD design, and/or mechanical testing for missile system products
• Utilize advanced structural and product design engineering tools and CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure robust and accurate designs
• Adapt proven features from heritage designs while introducing innovative solutions
• Contribute to design, development, analysis, and testing across project phases
• Develop and execute test programs for materials and structural components
• Manage fabrication and testing activities, including documentation and reporting
• Present project status, test data, and analysis findings to internal and external customers
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 2 years of engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM with 1 year
• This position requires a security clearance, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens. -
• Experience with mechanical engineering design, analysis, or testing
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 3–15 years of mechanical engineering experience
• Hands-on mechanical integration experience, ideally in aerospace
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and GD&T application
  
  

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with industry-leading aerospace innovators. When you join us, you gain:

• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking missions and next-generation technologies
• A supportive, high-performance culture that values creativity and technical excellence
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Career-building experience in a world-class aerospace environment
  
  

Position Details

Location: Chandler, AZ

Job Type: Full-time, 6-month consultant assignment

Schedule: 1st shift, 9/80A

Pay starting at: $48.95 per hour

Ready to Design What’s Next?

If you’re a driven mechanical engineer eager to contribute to advanced missile system technology, we encourage you to apply today. Join PDS Tech Commercial and advance your career with impactful, mission-critical aerospace work.

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.

Pay Details: $48.95 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.