Wire Data Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 214,906,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Wire Data Engineer in Fort Worth, TX on a full-time, 9-month contract. You will help develop and integrate the wiring architecture that connects critical aircraft systems, from requirements to schematics, supporting testing and certification.

This role requires a strong electrical engineering background, hands-on experience with Mentor Graphics Capital tools, and the ability to work onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing aircraft system wiring requirements, architectures, and interfaces.
• Direct hands-on experience using Mentor Graphics Capital tools for electrical wiring design.
• Familiarity with military certification requirements and electrical wiring industry standards for aircraft.
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to work onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities

• Develop aircraft wiring system requirements, architecture, and interfaces to support the integration of aircraft systems.
• Manage electrical data bus and power requirements across aircraft systems.
• Develop aircraft wiring architecture, diagrams, and schematics using Mentor Graphics Capital tools.
• Utilize the Capital Harness Systems (CHS) toolset to develop and release wiring drawings.
• Coordinate closely with aircraft systems engineers and wire routing and installation design engineers.
• Evaluate wiring system architecture in a model-based design environment using applicable architecture tools.
• Support wiring suppliers throughout design and production activities.
• Provide technical support during aircraft build, installation, testing, and operations.
• Contribute to aircraft and system qualification, certification, troubleshooting, and verification activities.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure wiring designs meet system, manufacturing, and aircraft integration requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Model-based design

Onsite work

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics Capital

Capital Harness Systems (CHS)

Job description

Wire Data Engineer

Help Engineer the Electrical Backbone of Advanced Aircraft

Location: Fort Worth, TX | Onsite

Job Type: Full-Time, 9-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-3:30 PM

Pay Rate: $40.00-$75.00 per hour

Turn Complex Aircraft Systems into Connected, Mission-Ready Solutions

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Wire Data Engineer in Fort Worth, TX.

In this highly technical role, you’ll help develop and integrate the wiring architecture that connects critical aircraft systems. From defining system requirements and interfaces to creating detailed wiring schematics and supporting aircraft testing, your work will have a direct impact on aircraft performance, reliability, and certification.

If you have a strong electrical engineering background, hands-on experience with Mentor Graphics Capital tools , and a passion for solving complex aerospace integration challenges, this could be your next opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As a Wire Data Engineer, you will:

• Develop aircraft wiring system requirements, architecture, and interfaces to support the integration of aircraft systems.

• Manage electrical data bus and power requirements across aircraft systems.

• Develop aircraft wiring architecture, diagrams, and schematics using Mentor Graphics Capital tools .

• Utilize the Capital Harness Systems (CHS) toolset to develop and release wiring drawings.

• Coordinate closely with aircraft systems engineers and wire routing and installation design engineers.

• Evaluate wiring system architecture in a model-based design environment using applicable architecture tools.

• Support wiring suppliers throughout design and production activities.

• Provide technical support during aircraft build, installation, testing, and operations .

• Contribute to aircraft and system qualification, certification, troubleshooting, and verification activities .

• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure wiring designs meet system, manufacturing, and aircraft integration requirements.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.

• 5+ years of experience developing aircraft system wiring requirements, architectures, and interfaces.

• Direct hands‑on experience using Mentor Graphics Capital tools for electrical wiring design.

• Experience with areas such as:

• Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Wire harness platform architecture
• Wire harness engineering
• Manufacturing formboards and tooling
• Technical publications

• Familiarity with military certification requirements and electrical wiring industry standards for aircraft.

• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance .

• Ability to work onsite in Fort Worth, TX .

Preferred Qualifications

We’d especially like to hear from candidates with experience in:

• System development and testing within a Systems Integration Lab (SIL) .

• Aircraft installation, functional testing, and troubleshooting.

• ENOVIA, DOORS, and Serena Dimensions

• Creating system architecture and detailed wiring schematics.

• Supporting aircraft through integration, test, qualification, and certification activities.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial , we connect talented professionals with opportunities to contribute to some of the aviation industry's most challenging and innovative programs.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on advanced aviation technology where your engineering expertise has a tangible impact.

• Tackle complex technical challenges involving aircraft electrical architecture, integration, and certification.

• Collaborate with experienced aerospace professionals across systems, electrical, installation, manufacturing, and test engineering.

• Expand your technical expertise with sophisticated wiring design and model-based engineering tools.

• Earn a competitive hourly rate of $40.00-$75.00 , depending on experience and qualifications.

• Join a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, quality, and innovative thinking .

Ready to Put Your Expertise to Work?

Your wiring designs could help connect the systems that keep tomorrow's aircraft performing at their best.

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: $40.00 to $75.00 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 California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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