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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** Savannah, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $167,482.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Adobe InDesign, Kinematics, CATIA V5
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/8e38b175-0a65-41fb-b72a-d736766bef2e/design-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
 * 10+ years of experience in a specific engineering discipline, or 15+ years of broad engineering experience across multiple disciplines.
 * Thorough understanding of aircraft structures and mechanical system design, including design loads, fatigue, and corrosion.
 * Strong knowledge of metallic and composite part design, manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
 * Experience with 3D Model-Based Definition (3D MBD) and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
 * Proven ability to independently solve complex engineering problems and provide authoritative technical guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience supporting aircraft design programs.
 * Proficiency with CATIA V5, including Part Design, Sheet Metal, Composite Part Design (CPD), FT&A, Kinematics, and Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) tools.
 * Experience with SmarTeam PLM.
 * Master's degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.
 * Previous experience mentoring engineers and leading technical projects.

## Description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support the development, certification, and production of world-class aircraft. In this high-impact role, you'll serve as a technical leader, driving complex engineering initiatives while collaborating across design, manufacturing, and product support teams to deliver innovative aerospace solutions.

What You'll Do

 * Maintain aircraft type design by developing and managing form, fit, and function documentation.
 * Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product support teams to complete design activities.
 * Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership on complex engineering challenges.
 * Prepare engineering reports, technical analyses, and presentations.
 * Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across the team.
 * Resolve complex structural and mechanical system design issues while balancing performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
 * Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovations that improve product quality and effectiveness.


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