Senior Design Engineer - DH

Design Engineer - Direct Opportunity – Shape the Future of Advanced Aircraft Innovation

Make an Impact in a High Visibility Engineering Role

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Design Engineer (Direct Hire) to support a leading organization in the aviation industry. In this full-time, onsite role based in Wichita, you will play a critical role in resolving complex design challenges, supporting aircraft modifications, and contributing to cutting edge engineering projects that push the boundaries of innovation.

What You’ll Do

As a Design Engineer, you will be an essential part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing engineering solutions that support aircraft production, flight test, and special mission modifications. Your daily contributions will include:

• Investigating design and build issues to develop structural engineering and instrumentation installation solutions.
• Authoring temporary engineering instructions to resolve build issues quickly and accurately.
• Dispositioning aircraft non-conformances (MRB), including developing rework instructions.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines.
• Designing flight test engineering change requests and collaborating with work package owners.
• Creating engineering documentation to define structural special instructions or restrictions.
• Designing and releasing structural and systems installations for special missions programs.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience.
• Minimum 20,000 hours of CATIA V5 experience.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 Workbenches: Assembly Design, Part Design (Boolean Operations), Aerospace Sheetmetal.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and aircraft modifications.
• Experience leading a team of engineers.
• Special Missions or Aftermarket modifications experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  
  

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

• Proficiency in Tubing Design, Kinematics, and Electrical Harness Routing.
• Experience using ENOVIA LCA or Teamcenter PLM.
• Experience with Siemens NX.
• Additional aircraft or manufacturing experience.
  
  

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we know that great engineering talent drives mission success. When you join us, you become part of a team that values innovation, problem solving, and professional growth. You’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment committed to technical excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $96,000 – $113,000 (Direct Hire) annually
• Full onsite role offering hands on collaboration
• Minimal travel requirements
• Opportunities to work on high impact aviation programs
• A culture rooted in integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Recognition as a Military Friendly Employer, with strong commitment to supporting veterans and service members
  
  

Take the Next Step

If you’re a driven, detail oriented engineering professional ready to contribute to advanced aviation programs, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and advance your engineering career with PDS Tech Commercial.

Pay Details: $96,000.00 to $113,000.00 per year

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.