Systems Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support a major aerospace program within a high performance Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team. This role plays a critical part in shaping system architectures, ensuring compliance with safety and certification standards, and driving rigorous requirements development across complex aircraft systems., * Lead and support requirements definition, decomposition, and allocation from aircraft-level to system and item level.

• Develop and maintain system functional and logical architectures.
• Ensure alignment with Systems Engineering V Diagram processes per ARP4754A/ARP4761 standards.
• Guide item-level design and implementation ensuring complete traceability.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure completion of safety assessments including FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, and FMEA/FMES.
• Support adherence to certification frameworks such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO 178C, and DO 254.
• Prepare and support documentation for FAA/EASA certification activities., * Plan and execute V&V activities across the full V model lifecycle.
• Support system integration, testing, and aircraft level verification.
• Participate in system level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical reviews., * Work closely with hardware, software, safety, manufacturing, and test engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, technical interchange meetings, and program status discussions.

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering within aerospace, automotive, or complex systems domains.
• Hands-on experience with systems engineering lifecycle and V Diagram methodologies.
• Knowledge of safety analysis tools and methodologies (FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, FMEA/FMES).
• Familiarity with certification standards (ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO 178C, DO 254).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• 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., * Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• System modeling experience (SysML/UML using Cameo or equivalent tools).
• Background in integration and test planning.
• Knowledge of aircraft design, development, and certification processes.

At PDS Tech Commercial, you will be part of a team committed to technical excellence, rigorous engineering, and collaboration. You'll benefit from:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Hands-on involvement in cutting edge aerospace system development
• Opportunities to work with advanced engineering processes and certification standards
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• The ability to make a visible impact on major aerospace programs

Your systems expertise will help shape the future of next generation aircraft and integrated systems., Take the next step-submit your application today and help drive the future of aerospace systems.

Pay Details: $54.10 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