Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

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.

• 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

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…