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Aeronautical Engineer 2

PDS Defense Inc.

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Chandler, AZ
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer 2, in Chandler, AZ. Job ID#218565

Job Description:

This role will perform various ordnance, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor analysis and integration activities. This position will serve on-site at our Chandler AZ location.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Perform analysis, design, or test of one or more moderately complex materials (including energetics), structural components, and control systems for propulsion systems.
Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company standards and customer requirements to develop propulsion systems for application in launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems
Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine the technical principles involved, mathematically define the problem and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs, and requirements of other portions of the product
Coordinate strategy for developing and leveraging multi-disciplinary design, optimization, and analysis processes to support mission requirements. Define and coordinate the conduct of testing required to evaluate design work
Perform hands on test support of pneumatic and hydraulic components and systems through functional and environmental testing
Perform responsible engineer duties leading the Integrated Product Team of a medium sized subcontract coordinating supplier change notifications, non-conformances, hardware acceptance reviews, etc.
Conduct pre-launch engineering reviews, examining as built vehicle hardware, pre-launch data, assessing flight readiness and working with the flight field teams
Conduct trade studies and evaluate alternative designs
Based on broadly defined problems, study basic design concepts and criteria for complex materials, components, or functional systems and applies the engineering principles involved to develop new designs
Anticipate customer needs and find innovative ways to provide for those needs
Originate and develop constructive ideas. Consistently look for ways to modify or change existing methods or processes to improve outcomes
Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution; Analyze project requirements and develop detailed planning, conceptual designs, and risk analysis
Interact with internal and external customers; Assist the customer in defining system requirements and in the generation of specifications for products or sub systems
Develop and present materials for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers
Support new business and prepare proposal material
Travel up to 10% of the time to supplier and launch facilities

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Aeronautical 2
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience
Active US Government Secret Security Clearance, or higher, at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Aeronautical 2
Active US Government Top Secret security clearance at the time of application
Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering degree
Experience with Matlab, and Python
Environmental testing experience
Data acquisition equipment operation
Configuration change management
Supply Chain Management of Subcontractors
Presentation of technical data to internal and external customers
Failure investigation techniques

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • 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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About Us
PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology, and service industries. We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, PDS Defense ensures fulfillment of your human capital needs by delivering quality talent in minimal time. We also have one of the best records for contractor longevity among staffing agencies. That translates into more stable workforces, smoother operations, and better results for our customers. If you’re looking for a talent acquisition partner that is as focused on your success as you are, PDS Defense is the answer.
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