Systems Engineer
PDS Tech, Inc.
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Job summary
PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Systems Engineer to shape the evolution of aerospace engineering through digital transformation, automation, and DevSecOps. You will modernize the SE lifecycle across multi-disciplinary programs with a focus on requirements, architecture, verification, and tool integration.
The role demands collaboration across time zones, strong communication, and hands-on experience with MBSE concepts and automation tooling.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace or related technical discipline.
- Experience across multiple phases of the systems engineering lifecycle.
- Experience in aerospace development programs, preferably with civil certification environments.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama, Polarion, DOORS.
- Automation experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell.
- Experience with Git or other version control systems.
- Experience in regulated engineering environments and ARP4754 processes.
- Ability to work across time zones and collaborate with global teams.
- Interest in CI/CD pipelines and engineering automation.
Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering activities across the product development lifecycle.
- Support requirements development, design, integration, verification, and documentation.
- Develop and implement engineering solutions to improve SE processes and workflows.
- Collaborate to modernize practices through automation and DevSecOps.
- Create automation solutions using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Support requirements management using Jama, Polarion, or DOORS.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline initiatives and toolchain integration.
- Apply ARP4754 throughout the lifecycle.
- Manage changes and technical updates in configuration-controlled environments.
- Collaborate with internal/external teams across time zones.
- Identify and solve complex technical challenges; drive continuous improvement.
- Support execution of technical work packages.
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Job description
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading name in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire an experienced Systems Engineer who is passionate about shaping the future of engineering excellence.
If you're a systems thinker who thrives at the intersection of aerospace, digital engineering, DevSecOps, and engineering automation, this is your opportunity to help modernize the systems engineering lifecycle while supporting advanced aerospace programs that make a real-world impact.
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Hybrid: 3-5 Days Onsite Weekly)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Assignment Length: 12-Month Consultant Position
Pay Rate: $61.87 per hour
As a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in defining, developing, and deploying innovative engineering solutions that enhance how complex aerospace systems are designed, developed, verified, and certified.
In this role, you'll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to improve requirements management, system architecture, verification, validation, and engineering processes while helping drive the adoption of modern development practices, automation, tool integration, and CI/CD capabilities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer who wants to influence both technology and process while supporting highly regulated aerospace development programs.
As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will:
- Lead systems engineering activities across the product development lifecycle
- Support requirements development, design, integration, verification, validation, and technical documentation efforts
- Develop and implement engineering solutions that improve systems engineering processes and workflows
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to modernize engineering practices through automation and DevSecOps principles
- Create and maintain automation solutions using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Support and improve requirements management processes using tools such as Jama, Polarion, or DOORS
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline initiatives and engineering toolchain integration efforts
- Apply ARP4754 processes throughout the system development lifecycle
- Participate in configuration-controlled development environments, including managing changes, problem reports, and technical updates
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and global engineering teams
- Identify and solve complex technical challenges while driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Support project execution and management of technical work packages
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Experience across multiple phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including:
- Requirements development
- System design
- Integration
- Verification
- Validation
- Technical documentation
- Experience supporting aerospace development programs, preferably including civil certification environments
- Experience or familiarity with DevSecOps practices
- Experience with requirements management tools such as:
- Jama
- Polarion
- DOORS
- Experience developing automation solutions using:
- Python
- Bash
- PowerShell
- Experience with Git or other version control systems
- Experience working within regulated engineering environments
- Hands-on experience applying ARP4754 processes
- Experience working in configuration-controlled environments
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
- Ability to collaborate with teams across multiple time zones, including Eastern Time and India Standard Time
- Experience or interest in CI/CD pipelines and engineering automation
Ideal candidates will also have:
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Familiarity with SysML modeling concepts
- Experience using:
- Cameo
- MagicDraw
- Teamwork Cloud
- Digital engineering experience
- Project leadership experience involving technical teams, work packages, or engineering processes
- A passion for improving engineering efficiency through automation and modern development practices
Help transform how complex aerospace systems are engineered by driving innovation in systems engineering, DevSecOps, and digital engineering practices.
Support technologies and platforms that contribute to the future of aviation and aerospace innovation.
Gain experience with modern engineering methodologies, automation frameworks, MBSE tools, and advanced aerospace development standards.
Work alongside highly skilled engineers, architects, developers, and industry experts in a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and technical excellence.
Receive a competitive pay rate of $61.87 per hour while contributing to mission-critical engineering initiatives.
At PDS Tech Commercial, we believe in fostering growth, innovation, and long-term success.
If you're an experienced Systems Engineer looking to combine aerospace expertise with modern engineering practices, automation, and digital transformation, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay Details: $61.87 per hourBenefit 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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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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