| Location | Tempe, AZ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Website | http://www.pdstech.com/ |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations.
Support technical reviews and project meetings.
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.
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
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
$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
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.**
You should be proficient in:
One of the oldest and largest staffing companies in the United States, PDS Tech connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer our contractors an ala carte benefits package that far exceeds our competitors, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, and employee prepaid legal services. We have an active referral bonus program to reward the collaborative efforts of our contractor community. Depending on your location or job category, holidays and longevity bonuses may also be offered. In addition, we have a recognition program to honor workplace accomplishments and celebrate contractor achievements.
PDS Tech has recently joined the AKKA Group. AKKA is an international leader listed on the Euronext stock exchange and provides engineering consulting and R&D services for clients in the fields of automotive, aerospace and rail, and including life sciences, telecommunications, energy and defense. For more information about AKKA Technologies, visit https://www.akka-technologies.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
For more information visit us at www.pdstech.com or call (800) 270-4737.