Aerospace R&D Engineer – Process & Prototyping

PDS Tech Commercial; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Commuter Benefits

401K Plan

EAP program

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Research & Development Engineer to support SGNCOE team, developing manufacturing processes, prototype builds, and product improvements for aerospace systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, eligibility for security clearance, and at least 1.5 years of experience; preferred experience with inertial instruments, Six Sigma, and proficiency with MiniTab, Access, and MS Office; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering).
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Minimum 1.5 years of professional experience.
• Experience with inertial instruments preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement and development initiatives that elevate product quality and business outcomes.
• Support SGNCOE prototype and product builds, ensuring seamless execution.
• Evaluate designs and implement manufacturability enhancements.
• Conduct product testing, gather data, analyze results, and publish findings.
• Perform formal failure analysis and clearly communicate outcomes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Train factory personnel during transition-to-production activities.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MiniTab

MS Access

MS Office

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Research & Development Engineer to support SGNCOE team, developing manufacturing processes, prototype builds, and product improvements for aerospace systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, eligibility for security clearance, and at least 1.5 years of experience; preferred experience with inertial instruments, Six Sigma, and proficiency with MiniTab, Access, and MS Office; strong communication is essential.