Retrofit Solutions Engineer

PDS Defense, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. seeks a Retrofit Solutions Engineer in Mobile, AL to create modification data packages and supporting drawings for aircraft modifications.

The role emphasizes certification-driven documentation, timely deliverables, and direct collaboration with Systems Engineering and Production teams. Responsibilities include developing MP/TRS, updating drawings, and building the MAS Certification Dossier.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering or related field.
• 1 year experience in an engineering classification.
• Technical understanding of aircraft cabin and avionics systems modifications.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to understand and mentor principles within assigned discipline.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topics.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills.
• Ability to inter-relate with and motivate diverse teams.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Create modification design data packages used to integrate known design solutions to post-delivery aircraft.
• Produce drawings and modification specification documents for certification purposes.
• Ensure quality and on-time delivery of Service Bulletin deliverables.
• Communicate with Systems Engineers and Production Manager for quality, schedule, and capacity.
• Produce MP/TRS and manage aircraft drawings in engineering tools.
• Build Certification Dossier for MAS (Modification Approval Sheet).
• Prepare all elements for Service Bulletin writing, including component lists.
• Provide design solutions meeting technical requirements for modifications.
• Act as liaison between engineering and SB authoring teams.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Aircraft systems

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Job description

Engineering

Retrofit Solutions Engineer Mobile, AL Posted: 5/12/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

217759

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Retrofit Solutions Engineer, in Mobile, AL. Job ID#217759

Job Description:

The Retrofit Solutions Engineer is responsible for the creation of specific modification design data packages that are used to integrate pre-identified existing known (or close-to-known) design solutions to post-delivery aircraft. This data includes drawings and modification specification documents that are tailored for certification purposes (see MP/TRS and MAS shown below). The Retrofit Solutions Engineer is also accountable for the quality and on time availability of draft Service Bulletin deliverables related to the specific modification. Communicate directly and often with Systems Engineers and Production Manager to ensure quality, on-time delivery and production capacity.

Timely production of the Modification Proposal Technical Repercussion Sheet (MP/TRS) with pre and post-modification sketching

Retrieve/Create/Update/Check the aircraft drawings in engineering tool sets (manage subcontractor as applicable)

Build the Certification Dossier for the MAS (Modification Approval Sheet)

Prepare all elements required for the Service Bulletin writing phase, including "list of components" as needed and ensure all provided data are accurate

Provide specific design solutions to meet technical requirements for modifications

Ensure the Quality of the drafted Service Bulletin, including concurrent requirements cross-check

Provide remote or on-site assistance during the working parties and answer any Service Bulletin customer query as necessary

Act as a liaison between the engineering and service bulletin authoring team to ensure all level of technical discussions understood and respected by both parties

Required:

B.S. degree in engineering or related field.

1 year experience in an engineering classification.

Technical understanding of aircraft cabin and avionics systems modifications.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Ability to understand and mentor principles within assigned discipline.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topics.

Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills.

Ability to inter-relate with and motivate diverse teams.

Authorized to work in the US.

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).

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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

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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

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