Software and Hardware Senior Engineering Specialist (SWEL)

PDS Tech Commercial; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Telehealth services

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aviation leader to hire a Software and Hardware Senior Engineering Specialist (SWEL) to influence safety, certification, and performance of airborne systems for aircraft programs.

Based in Wichita, this hybrid role focuses on regulatory excellence, technical leadership, and mentoring engineering talent in aerospace software/hardware domains.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electronics, Software, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 15+ years of technical engineering experience, including 10+ years in aeronautics.
• 5+ years of FPGA/ASIC development or embedded software for aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of airborne software/hardware guidance and DO-178B/C, DO-248B/C, DO-254, DO-330.
• Experience with DOORS or JAMA for requirements management.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Ada95, Assembly, Python.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier airborne software and hardware designs for technical and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in preliminary and critical system design reviews.
• Evaluate supplier certification plans for airborne software and hardware.
• Review FPGA/ASIC hardware designs and embedded software solutions.
• Conduct supplier facility audits and safety-of-flight reviews.
• Lead resolution of safety, technical, or compliance issues with suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Requirements management

Education

University degree in Electronics/Software/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Job description

Lead Aviation Innovation as a Software & Hardware Senior Engineering Specialist

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation industry to hire a Software and Hardware Senior Engineering Specialist (SWEL). This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly experienced engineering professional to influence the safety, certification, and performance of advanced airborne systems used in world-class aircraft programs.

If you are passionate about aerospace technology, regulatory excellence, and mentoring engineering talent, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact at the forefront of aviation innovation.

About the Role

As a Senior Engineering Specialist within Software and Electronics (SWEL), you will serve as a key technical authority responsible for reviewing supplier-developed airborne software and electronic hardware systems to ensure compliance with company standards and global regulatory requirements.

Work Location

Hybrid role based in (2 days onsite per week, subject to change). Candidates will sit in Wichita, USA.

What You’ll Do

• Review and assess supplier airborne software and electronic hardware designs for technical and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in preliminary and critical system design reviews.
• Evaluate supplier certification plans for airborne software and electronic hardware.
• Review FPGA, ASIC, and PLD hardware designs as well as embedded software solutions.
• Conduct technical and process audits at supplier facilities.
• Perform safety-of-flight reviews to support aircraft safety objectives.
• Assess software and hardware test results, analyses, and determine final compliance status.
• Lead resolution of safety, technical, or compliance issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and review design compliance reports and certification documentation.
• Support the evolution of the SWEL roadmap and future engineering capabilities.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineering professionals.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of technical engineering experience, including 10+ years in aeronautics.
• Minimum 5 years of FPGA/ASIC development and/or embedded software development for aerospace applications.
• Thorough working knowledge of airborne software and hardware guidance and means of compliance, including:
• RTCA DO-178B/C
• DO-248B/C
• DO-254
• DO-330
• EASA CM-SWCEH-001 / 002
• FAA AC 20-115D / AC 20-152A
• FAA Orders 8110.49A / 8110.105A
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA.
• Working knowledge of programming languages including C, C++, Ada95, Assembly, Python.
• Knowledge of hardware description languages and embedded computer architectures.
• Familiarity with operating systems and real-time executives.
• Experience working with civil aircraft programs and airworthiness authorities.
• Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Proven leadership qualities including accountability, integrity, adaptability, and initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading supplier audits and certification activities.
• Strong mentoring and coaching background.
• Expertise in cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Experience driving process improvements and engineering roadmap initiatives.

Why Join Us

Excellence is more than a standard—it’s a way of life. This organization designs, builds, and maintains some of the world’s highest-performing aircraft for businesses, governments, and specialized operations worldwide.

When you join this team, you’ll gain:

• The opportunity to work on elite aerospace programs with global impact.
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation, expertise, and continuous improvement.
• Career growth in an environment that values leadership and technical excellence.
• The chance to shape next-generation avionics and certification strategy.
• Competitive compensation and benefits for direct placement hires, including:
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth services

Ready to Elevate Aerospace Engineering Standards?

Pay Details

$74.64 to $89.64 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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