Support Engineering Data Specialist 5

PDS Defense, Inc.; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

DailyPay

Affordable medical coverage

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Support Engineering Data Specialist 5 in Hazelwood, MO. You will lead a team analyzing engineering data, determine provisioning needs for F-15 programs, and drive data-driven sustainment decisions for USAF aircraft.

The role requires extensive experience leading projects and working with cross-functional teams, plus strong MS Office skills and familiarity with logistics data systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a professional environment.
• 10+ years leading cross-functional teams on projects.
• 5+ years using SLICWave or PowerlogJ.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience with or exposure to military aircraft a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all F-15 provisioning requirements and project initiatives.
• Provisioning (Parts Data): determine range and quantity of support items required.
• Engineering Data Analysis: analyze engineering source data for spare/repair part needs.
• Inventory Decision Support: provide analytics for inventory requirements.
• Supportability and Life Cycle Impact: ensure provisioning supports initial delivery and lifecycle demands.
• Formulates recommendations for spare and replacement parts at the appropriate level.
• Assists in stocking requirements.
• Lead projects and people in data development for support products.
• Analyze data for logistics engineering, publications, spares, provisioning, field services, and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

MS Office

Engineering data

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

SLICWave

PowerlogJ

Job description

Engineering

Support Engineering Data Specialist 5 Hazelwood, MO Posted: 7/13/2026

Job Description

This position supports the F-15 programs, providing direct engagement with key stakeholders and sustainment initiatives. As the lead of the team, you will lead the analysis of engineering data, perform top-down breakdowns of provisioned items, and apply your expertise in aircraft parts, components, and maintenance data. This role is critical in delivering data-driven recommendations that optimize sustainment and supportability for USAF aircraft programs.

Position Responsibilities

Oversee all F-15 provisioning requirements, activities and project initiatives

Provisioning (Parts Data): Determine the range and quantity of support items required to operate and maintain end item deliverables.

Engineering Data Analysis: Analyze engineering source data to identify and recommend spare and repair part requirements.

Inventory Decision Support: Provide analytical insights that enable the identification of inventory requirements for the customer.

Supportability and Life Cycle Impact: Ensure provisioning decisions support both initial delivery and ongoing life cycle demands, directly influencing multiple supportability efforts.

Formulates recommendations for spare and replacement parts at the appropriate level.

Assists in establishing stocking requirements.

You will have experience leading projects and people

Oversee the gathering, preparation and analyzing technical data for the development of support products including logistics engineering, logistics support analysis, technical publications, support equipment, spares, provisioning, field services, maintenance, etc., supporting product life cycle

You will be proficient in interpreting and utilizing 3D and 2D engineering and technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

10+ years of experience working in a professional environment

10+ years of experience in leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects, transactions or initiatives.

10+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

5+ years of experience working in a structured logistics database such as SLICWave or PowerlogJ

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) knowledge and product support

Experience working with or supporting military aircraft

Experience with Program Management Best Practices

Education / Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+13 years' related work experience, 19 years' related work experience, etc.)

Benefits

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
• 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