Project Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial

$114K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
  • 3+ years of engineering experience
  • Experience with product development and testing
  • Familiarity with root cause and corrective action methodologies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project and project coordination tools

Responsibilities

  • Support project schedules, milestones, and execution plans
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Assist in project tracking and metrics reporting
  • Participate in development and qualification activities for actuation systems
  • Analyze test results and recommend improvements
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
  • Interface with customers and stakeholders regarding project status

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace technologies
  • Collaborative environment with experienced teams
  • Strong professional growth and career development
  • Direct impact on next-generation aircraft systems
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance
Full Job Description
Drive Innovation in Advanced Aerospace Actuation Systems as a Project engineer!

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the development, testing, qualification, and delivery of advanced electro-mechanical actuation systems used in defense and next-generation more-electric aircraft applications.

This role combines hands-on engineering with project coordination responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy technical problem-solving, product development, testing, and cross-functional project execution.

If you have experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or electronics development, this is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge technologies that power the future of flight.
What You'll Do
Project Execution & Coordination
  • Support project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and execution plans.
  • Coordinate development activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Assist with project tracking, metrics reporting, and program status updates.
  • Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and program execution activities.
Engineering Development & Testing
  • Participate in the development and qualification of electro-mechanical actuation systems.
  • Support product validation through build, integration, and testing activities.
  • Develop and maintain:
    • Test plans
    • Test procedures
    • Technical reports
    • Engineering documentation
  • Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvements.
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
  • Investigate technical issues and support corrective action implementation.
  • Perform root cause analysis on product, manufacturing, or test-related challenges.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve complex technical problems.
Customer & Stakeholder Support
  • Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations.
  • Support technical reviews and project meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in:
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Related Engineering Discipline
  • 3+ years of engineering experience
  • Experience supporting:
    • Product development
    • Testing
    • Qualification programs
    • Validation & verification efforts
  • Mechanical design and/or electronics design experience.
  • Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies.
  • Familiarity with:
    • Microsoft Project
    • Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
    • Project coordination tools and processes
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Aerospace industry experience
  • Defense industry experience
  • Electromechanical systems experience
  • Manufacturing engineering experience
  • Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) knowledge
  • Experience working on highly regulated engineering programs
What Makes You a Great Fit
  • Product development and testing experience
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills
  • Root cause and corrective action expertise
  • Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
  • Project coordination and scheduling experience
  • Ability to work across engineering disciplines
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Passion for aerospace innovation and technology
Why Join Us?
  • $55.00/hr pay rate
  • Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and defense technologies
  • Exposure to cutting-edge electromechanical systems
  • Combination of technical engineering and project leadership responsibilities
  • Collaborative environment with experienced engineering teams
  • Strong professional growth and career development opportunities
  • Direct impact on next-generation aircraft systems
Apply Today!

If you have experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace systems, product development, testing, qualification, root cause analysis, or project engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Project Engineer and help develop the advanced actuation technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace.

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: $55.00 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.

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