Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Berkeley, MO Posted: 6/8/2026

Job #:

218440

Job Category:
Engineering

Position Type:
Associate - W2

Duration: 26

Shift: 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer 4, in Berkeley, MO. Job

The Component Engineering (CE) Team supports St. Louis Area production programs (F-22, T-7, MQ25, F/A-18, F-15, Weapons, etc.) and is currently seeking Electrical Component and Obsolescence Management Mid-Level Project Engineer with a desire to further develop in a Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) expert role, while working among industry experts, working on legacy programs as well as the future aircrafts, weapons, and technologies.

This position is located in Berkeley, Missouri.

Applies engineering knowledge of electrical and electronic components in evaluating alternate replacements of obsolete parts

Conducts proactive obsolescence forecasting and monitoring using Component Monitoring and Surveillance Tools, Predictive Obsolescence Systems, OEM/Supplier surveys, etc.

Develops obsolescence mitigation possibilities and business case analyses supporting recommended resolution options

Helps prepare customer contractual deliverable plans and required reports

Supports Project Management of obsolescence mitigation processes within Product/Program IPTs

Understanding of Aircraft and Weapons design/requirements to recommend new and Alternate electrical components for new product development and legacy programs

Assists programs in identifying and mitigating obsolescence risk

Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.

Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules..

Supports proposal development and estimation, and leads project execution by identifying activities, resources and events required to complete the work statement.

Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.

Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity. Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.

Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.

Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.

Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor s Degree) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master s Degree 7+ Yrs experience or PHd and 4+ years experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Knowledgeable of basic electronic components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, inductors, transformers, connectors, integrated circuits, etc.) and how to research alternate components using data sheets and other Internet resources

Strong evidence of ability to work as part of a team and familiarity with the idea of working within a hierarchal organization

Good writing and communication skills in addition to a focus on attention to detail.

Understanding the concept of obsolete parts and evaluating alternate parts

Ten (10) or more year s experience in managing…