Systems Engineer – Drive Innovation in Next?Generation Aerospace SystemsPDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support a leading organization in the aerospace industry. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced, highly integrated systems that shape the future of air dominance and defense technology.
Role SummaryAs a Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting system architects, engineering subject matter experts, and program leadership to implement and manage a Model?Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach. You will join a fast?paced, collaborative environment where your technical expertise, communication skills, and leadership abilities will directly influence the design, integration, and verification of complex aerospace systems.
This position is 100 onsite in Hazelwood, MO, operating on a Monday–Friday, first?shift schedule (8 AM–5 PM).
Key Responsibilities• Lead cross functional engineering teams to meet project and program commitments, including customer reviews and technical deliveries
• Implement, refine, and support systems engineering processes across the program
• Support MBSE and digital engineering initiatives to align with customer expectations
• Execute core systems engineering activities, including:
– Requirements decomposition
– System architecture development
– Environments analysis
– Specification and interface development
– Trade studies and program planning
– Risk management
– Certification planning and execution
– Verification and test planning
• Capture engineering work products appropriately within MBSE tools
• Apply interdisciplinary, collaborative approaches to design and validate complex systems solutions
Required Qualifications• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• 4+ years of systems engineering experience
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.
Preferred Qualifications• Background in tactical/defense aircraft, mission systems, or weapon system development
• Experience with software requirements and verification management
• Familiarity with verification and/or certification of safety?critical or mission?critical hardware/software
• Hands?on experience with MBSE tools (e.g., SysML?compatible platforms such as MSOSA)
• Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and Confluence
• Active Secret Clearance within the last 24 months
Why Join UsAt PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. You’ll work directly on impactful aerospace programs that shape the future of defense and aviation. In addition to a dynamic environment, you’ll benefit from:
• Competitive pay range : $56.78 - $69.00 per hour
• Full time, long term consulting opportunity with a 12?month assignment
• Professional growth through exposure to cutting?edge engineering methodologies
• A supportive culture focused on development, teamwork, and delivering high?quality solutions
Ready to Elevate Your Career?If youre driven by innovation and passionate about developing complex aerospace solutions, we want to speak with you. Apply today to join a team that is shaping the future of advanced systems engineering.
Submit your application now and take the next step in your engineering career.
Pay Details: $56.78 to $69.00 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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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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