Senior Airframe Structural Design Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. in Savannah, GA is seeking a Senior Airframe Structural Design Engineer to lead development, design, and sustainment of airframe structures for large cabin aircraft. You will influence safety, performance, and manufacturability across major programs.

The role requires 10+ years in a technical discipline or 15+ years across multiple disciplines, CATIA V5 expertise, and strong DFMA/MBD/GD&T skills; mentorship and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years in a specific technical discipline or 15+ years across multiple engineering disciplines
• Strong expertise in airframe structural design, including loads, fatigue, and corrosion
• Solid understanding of design and manufacturing processes, including DFMA principles
• Proficiency in 3D Model-Based Definition (MBD) and application of GD&T
• Extensive experience with CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD system
• Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects through design, certification, and release
• Ability to work with minimal direction and make authoritative technical decisions

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and definition of airframe components and assemblies
• Solve complex engineering challenges using advanced methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria
• Balance technical performance, cost, and schedule in all design decisions
• Develop standards and best practices across diverse engineering activities
• Collaborate with manufacturing, program teams, suppliers, and customers to complete designs
• Create and review 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation
• Participate in design reviews, aircraft build support, and certification processes
• Manage projects of significant scope, including planning, tracking, and stakeholder communication
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers
• Stay current on industry developments to recommend innovations and improve product quality

Skills

Leadership

Technical decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Advanced degree in Engineering (Master’s or PhD)

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam PLM

3D Model-Based Definition (MBD)

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. in Savannah, GA is seeking a Senior Airframe Structural Design Engineer to lead development, design, and sustainment of airframe structures for large cabin aircraft. You will influence safety, performance, and manufacturability across major programs.

The role requires 10+ years in a technical discipline or 15+ years across multiple disciplines, CATIA V5 expertise, and strong DFMA/MBD/GD&T skills; mentorship and cross-functional collaboration are essential.