Systems Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Systems Engineer to support advanced aerospace control systems, including ECUs, APUs, and cabin systems, across production, engineering change management, and cross-functional teams in Tucson, AZ.

You will review drawings, verify supplier designs, manage configuration changes, and coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure performance and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Preferred experience with aerospace electronics or control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide production and engineering support for ECUs, APUs, and related aerospace components.
• Review designs, maintain drawings, and verify supplier components meet requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, and program teams on milestones and changes.
• Prepare technical correspondence and support engineering reviews, testing, and product support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Systems Engineering

Related Engineering Discipline

Job description

Help Power the Next Generation of Aerospace Control Systems as a Systems Engineer!

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to support advanced aerospace control systems used in gas turbine engines and other critical applications. This role combines production support, systems integration, engineering change management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure electronic control products meet demanding performance, quality, and customer requirements.

You’ll support products including Electronic Control Units (ECUs), Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), and Cabin Pressure Systems while partnering with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, and program teams.

What You’ll Do

Production & Engineering Support

• Investigate and resolve production and factory support issues.
• Develop and release Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Evaluate and substantiate engineering design changes.
• Support technical troubleshooting and prioritize production needs.
• Coordinate solutions across Engineering, Certification, Test, Materials, and Configuration Management teams.

Design & Systems Integration

• Review and maintain engineering drawings and build-to-print documentation.
• Verify supplier designs and components meet engineering requirements.
• Reconcile product requirements with customer and system-level requirements.
• Support component integration into larger aerospace systems.
• Assist with configuration changes, obsolescence management, and drawing revisions.

Program & Supplier Coordination

• Serve as a technical liaison with suppliers, customers, and engineering teams.
• Coordinate supplier deliverables and program milestones.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and component-level execution.
• Prepare technical correspondence and responses to engineering inquiries.
• Participate in engineering reviews, testing, and product support activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Systems Engineering
• Related Engineering Discipline
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of systems engineering and the product development lifecycle.
• Experience with aerospace electronics or control systems.
• Familiarity with:
• Sensors and Actuators
• Fuel Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Electromechanical Products
• Electronic Control Units
• Engineering change or configuration management experience.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

• $51.00/hr pay rate
• Opportunity to support advanced aerospace propulsion technologies
• Exposure to production, design, testing, suppliers, and systems integration
• Collaborative engineering environment
• High-impact work supporting critical aerospace products
• Opportunity to expand your systems engineering and technical leadership expertise

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details:

$51.00 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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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• 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.