PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer 3, in Long Beach, CA. Job ID#217596
Pay Rate: $65 - $70/hr
Job Description:
In this pivotal role, you will validate technical content and develop proposal estimates for modifications across a diverse range of commercial aircraft. Be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of aerospace technology, where your contributions will inspire the next generation of explorers.
Position Responsibilities:
• Develop Statement of Work (SOW), for Request for Proposals and Catalogs, containing engineering hours, flow time, and parts requirements in support of BGS Modifications Services.
• Determine affected groups and supporting organizations, including engineering groups external to Modifications.
• Define airplane starting configurations and system functionality while utilizing job classification and training to perform technical research to confirm description of change accuracy.
• Identifying prerequisites that must be completed concurrently or before the customer requested change can be incorporated.
• Develop preliminary risk assessments, resolve/validate type change certification (major/minor), and identifying concurring E-UM/DAE as appropriate to mitigate project risk.
• Classify each proposal with a project category as defined within BPI-2798 Safety Assessment Requirements for Post-Manufacturing Airplane Modifications of Commercial Operation.
• Provide analysis of projects, schedules and documented lessons learned for incorporation into future projects to increase proposal quality to capture and foster business growth.
• Coordinate with various design groups ensuring that proposals align reasonably with projected engineering resource constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with ability to communicate task progress and challenges within team and with technical leadership, both internal and external
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Required Skills:
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Bring your expertise with 5+ years of experience in Aviation (Engineering or Maintenance Functions) to our innovative team.
Preferred Skills:
• We work with a diverse set of technologies, but most of all we value engineers who are eager to learn new ways to deliver value to our customers. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and collaboration is key to our success.
• Knowledge of one or more airplane systems (e.g. Airframe, Avionics, Components, Power plant, Structures, Interiors).
• Experience with BCA production systems and BGS modifications services is highly valued, as it directly impacts our ability to deliver timely and effective solutions to our customers.
• General knowledge of the airplane certification process
• Bring your expertise with 5+ years of Engineering experience in BCA, BDS or BGS
Education / Experience:
Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.
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.