Power the Future of Flight Controls a an Electrical Engineer
Location: Tucson, AZ Payrate: $50-$55/hour Schedule: 8am to 4pm (some flexibility)
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire an Electrical Engineer supporting advanced Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) gas turbine control systems. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly contribute to the design, sustainment, and evolution of mission-critical electronic hardware used in next-generation aerospace platforms.
Role OverviewAs an Electrical Engineer within the APU Control Systems organization, you will support the full lifecycle of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and airborne electronic hardware—from design and integration through production support and sustaining engineering. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to resolve complex technical issues, manage engineering changes, and ensure compliance with rigorous aerospace safety standards such as DO-254.
Your work will directly influence system reliability, production efficiency, and the long-term performance of critical aerospace propulsion systems.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduction & Factory Support
Resolve production support issues and release Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
Provide technical justification for design and component changes
Support project engineers in managing production support workload
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Component Engineering, Mechanical, Certification, Test Services, Configuration Management, and Data Management
Design & Integration
Review and maintain Approved Source Lists (ASL) and build-to-print documentation for supplier compliance
Ensure alignment between product-level requirements and system/customer specifications
Support integration of hardware into APU control system architectures
Drive design updates related to obsolescence, product improvements, and lifecycle changes
Communication & Component Management
Serve as technical interface between suppliers, customers, and internal engineering teams
Support schedule planning, supplier milestones, and program execution tracking
Develop and maintain technical documentation including coordination memos, logs, and engineering communications
Compliance & Safety
Support DO-254 design assurance activities for airborne electronic hardware
Contribute to nuclear hardening design assurance activities when required
Ensure adherence to aerospace safety, quality, and configuration management standards
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Systems Engineering
2+ years of experience in aerospace electronic hardware or other safety-critical systems
Hands-on experience with CCAs/PCBs (design, troubleshooting, or sustainment)
Experience with circuit analysis and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB)
Ability to interpret technical drawings and configuration-controlled documentation
Experience supporting engineering changes or production release processes
Strong technical communication skills with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Experience writing engineering substantiation or change-justification documentation
Must be a U.S. Person (as required for access to controlled technology)
Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Systems Engineering
Experience with DO-254 design assurance standards
Familiarity with ECUs, sensors, actuators, or engine/APU control systems
Experience managing component obsolescence
Knowledge of DO-160 environmental testing standards
Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers
Exposure to radiation-tolerant or nuclear-hardened electronics
Why This Opportunity Stands OutThis role offers the opportunity to work on highly complex, safety-critical aerospace systems that power some of the most advanced aircraft in the world. You’ll collaborate with top-tier engineering teams, influence system design decisions, and contribute to technologies that directly impact performance and safety in flight.
Apply TodayIf you’re ready to apply your electrical engineering expertise to cutting-edge aerospace systems and take on meaningful technical challenges, apply now to be considered for this Electrical Engineer opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial.
Pay Details: $50.00 to $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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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