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• 5 years motorsports experience
• FSAE experience is a plus
• 3 years of Abaqus or comparable FEA experience, including metals, carbon/epoxy composites, impact, non-linear, fatigue, and topology optimization
• 5 years of CAD-based structural design experience
• Demonstrated ability to complete assignments by fixed deadlines
• Able to quickly optimize a structural design using iterative FEA results as guidance
• Proficient in persuasive oral technical presentation

• Negotiate system requirements with customers and select appropriate sensors and devices.
• Design mechanical parts and wiring to accommodate sensors and devices
• Present design in reviews and discussion
• Create work instruction documents to support part fabrication and installation
• Set up and operate data acquisition system.
• Create calibration and functional check procedures.
• Perform calibrations  and maintain records.
• Troubleshoot system issues and disposition discrepancies.
• Work effectively with instrumentation technician and maintenance teams
• Support test flight briefings.
• Support live monitoring of aircraft flights via telemetry.
• Domestic and international travel
• Work safely in aircraft environment

• Bachelor degree along with a minimum of 1 year of flight test operations experience
  
  • -Or-
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in flight test operations in lieu of the degree
  
  

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to defuse and resolve conflict among other team members
• Ability to quickly learn new software and systems
• Must be capable and comfortable working within a diverse team environment
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills

• Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CATIA V5), and ability to create mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams.
• Experience in design of instrumentation installation of sensors, wiring and equipment
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.)
• Ability to perform strain gage installations
• Familiarity with electronic test tools such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Knowledge of flight test operations and certification requirements.
• Working knowledge instrumentation data systems, sensors, and aviation related data busses and communications protocols

• Negotiate system requirements with customers and select appropriate sensors and devices.
• Design mechanical parts and wiring to accommodate sensors and devices
• Present design in reviews and discussion
• Create work instruction documents to support part fabrication and installation
• Set up and operate data acquisition system.
• Create calibration and functional check procedures.
• Perform calibrations and maintain records.
• Troubleshoot system issues and disposition discrepancies.
• Work effectively with instrumentation technician and maintenance teams
• Support test flight briefings.
• Support live monitoring of aircraft flights via telemetry.
• Domestic and international travel
• Work safely in aircraft environment

• Assembly of components to aerospace standards working from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents
• Termination and installation of wire harnesses and tubing
• Work with engineers to review design concepts and provide feedback for ease of assembly
• Review, edit and follow work instructions for installation tasks
• Plan, communicate and execute installation steps for complex mechanical installations
• Work safely in aircraft environment

• Associates or 2 year technical degree along with a minimum of 1 year of flight test operations experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in flight test operations in lieu of the degree
• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to defuse and resolve conflict among other team members
• Ability to use standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment
• Must be capable and comfortable working within a diverse team environment

• A&P license or equivalent experience
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts
• Experience with measurement tools
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.)
• Ability to perform strain gage installations
• Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools, and the ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams.

• Assembly of components to aerospace standards working from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents
• Fabrication of support brackets and sheet metal parts
• Termination and installation of wire harnesses and tubing
• Work with engineers to review design concepts and provide feedback for ease of assembly
• Review, edit and follow work instructions for installation tasks
• Plan, communicate and execute installation steps for complex mechanical installations
• Work safely in aircraft environment

• Associates or 2 year technical degree along with a minimum of 1 year of flight test operations experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in flight test operations in lieu of the degree
• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to defuse and resolve conflict among other team members
• Ability to use standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment
• Must be capable and comfortable working within a diverse team environment

• A&P license or equivalent experience
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts
• Experience with measurement tools
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.)
• Ability to perform strain gage installations
• Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools, and the ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams.

• Manages teams and multiple projects in research, design, and development of mechanical applications to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and ground test / mechanical tests.
• Additionally responsible for the CAD support of design projects and execution of Engineering design changes.

• Will be responsible for Mechanical Engineering activities associated with the design, development, and qualification testing of thermal control and environmental life support components and assemblies for various aerospace applications including NASA’s Crew Exploration Vehicle, NASA’s International Space Station as well other aerospace and satellite platforms.
• This is an individual contributor level position. 8-15 years’ experience desired.
• The candidate must be a US person.
• Knowledgeable in Pro-E/CREO modeling fundamentals, stress and fatigue analysis, machine design, and material selection. Previous experience in aerospace structures and engineering fluid component design required.
• Competence in use of NASTRAN, ANSYS, or simulate stress analysis packages desired.
• Knowledge of drawings, geometric tolerancing, and drawing interpretation.
• Experience with manufacturing techniques for limited production hardware.
• Ability to work within a matrix organization to achieve team and program goals.
• The successful candidate will possess a positive "can do" attitude, good presentation skills, respect for others, confidence, and patience.

• Bachelors  

• Develop concepts for new piping systems and provide flow, flexibility, thermal, structural, or any other required analysis to support the proposed design.


• Evaluate the analysis results for suitability relative to applicable codes and standards.


• Provide engineering support to the appropriate craft workforce to facilitate maintenance and repair of existing systems.


• Evaluate existing hardware for safety, security and potential for improvement.


• Serve as the design point of contact or lead designer on larger, more complex projects.


• Work with the project managers and project engineers to ensure that design input into cost, schedule, and other project-level decisions is accurate and complete.


• Provide guidance to and check the work of less experienced engineers.


• Work with the design team (drafters, checkers, etc.) to produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, analysis reports, and equipment specifications, and be capable of communicating the details of these design packages to the remaining project team (system engineers, test engineers, project managers, craft supervisors, etc.)


• Provide engineering guidance to support the procurement of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or other hardware necessary for the fabrication and installation of the proposed design.


• Coordinate with the appropriate system engineer, craft supervisor, and/or work planner to ensure that hardware is fabricated and installed in accordance with the approved design package.


• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.


• Perform other related duties as required.

• Must have an Active Secret government clearance.


• 5 or more years of experience in the design and analysis of process systems.


• Technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials, and application of computer aided engineering (CAE)/computer aided design (CAD) tools to engineering problems.


• Experience with the design of complete piping systems including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and other related equipment.


• Experience performing flow and flexibility analysis of complete piping systems.


• Experience developing equipment specifications.


• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating detailed fabrication and installation drawings.


• Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.


• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to ensure economic designs.


• Basic skill in verbal and written communication.


• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience with interactions with fabrication and machine shops.


• Familiarity with turbine and rocket test cells, wind tunnels, space chambers, and/or arc heater facilities; or other industry product test facilities is desirable.


• Familiarity with Caesar II software package.


• Familiarity with Applied Flow Technology (AFT) Arrow, Fathom and Impulse software packages.


• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software packages.

• Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by conducting research and applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials in the design or selection.


• Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods


• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.


• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.


• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.


• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.


• Perform initial and ongoing design reviews


• Deliver documentation offering a critical analysis and suggestions for correcting errors


• Identify process deficiencies and develop solutions to improve those deficiencies


• Submit a scope of work for each project that includes budgetary numbers and the goal of each project


• Develop detailed CAD drawings and review drawings


• Liaising with suppliers

• Develop concepts for new hardware and provide thermal, structural, flow, or any other required analysis to support the proposed design.


• Evaluate the analysis results for suitability relative to applicable codes and standards.


• Designing one-of-a-kind of mechanisms, wind tunnel models, and test fixtures including associated stress analysis.


• Provide engineering support to the appropriate craft workforce to facilitate maintenance and repair of existing systems.


• Evaluate existing hardware for safety, security and potential for improvement.


• Work with the design team (drafters, checkers, etc.) to produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, analysis reports, and equipment specifications, and be capable of communicating the details of these design packages to the remaining project team (system engineers, test engineers, project managers, craft supervisors, etc.)


• Coordinate with the appropriate system engineer, craft supervisor, and/or work planner to ensure that hardware is fabricated and installed in accordance with the approved design package.


• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.


• Perform other related duties as required.

• Must have an Active Secret government clearance.


• 10 or more years of experience in the design and analysis of process systems.


• Technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials, and application of computer aided engineering (CAE)/computer aided design (CAD) tools to engineering problems.


• Experience with the design of complete piping systems including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and other related equipment.


• Experience performing flow and flexibility analysis of complete piping systems.


• Experience developing equipment specifications.


• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating detailed fabrication and installation drawings.


• Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.


• Ability to closely coordinate with manufacturing to ensure economic and feasible designs.


• Basic skill in verbal and written communication.


• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 15 or more years of experience designing machines, mechanisms, stress analysis, etc.


• Experience with interactions with fabrication and machine shops.


• Working understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).


• Familiarity with wind tunnel model design and fabrication.


• Familiarity with turbine and rocket test cells, wind tunnels, space chambers, and/or arc heater facilities; or other industry product test facilities is desirable.


• Experience with injection mechanisms.


• Experience with positioning and control systems.


• Experience with prototyping and checkouts.


• Experience with ANSYS FEA software package.


• Experience with AUTODESK INVENTOR CAD software.

PDS Tech is looking for a Numerical Control Programmer for a position in St. Louis, MO

• To define, plan, design and refine fixtures, data and processes necessary to facilitate and control the manufacture of products in the St. Louis facilities.
• Plans, creates, verifies and revises machine control data and documentation that direct the operation for multi-axis numerically controlled machines and robots required to manufacture and inspect complex parts and tools.
• Provides numerical control, machining and programming technical expertise to cross-functional engineering and manufacturing team.
• Establishes technical requirements for manufacturing and producibility. 
• Defines and designs complex fixtures used to manufacture or inspect parts. 
• Plans, guides and facilitates the development and integration of new machining techniques and manufacturing methods or inspection techniques, processes and software.
• Continuously improves the quality of manufacturing processes and supplier-provided work

• Minimum of 4 years recent NC Programming experience, using CAD/CAM systems to analyze and modify part models and produce programs required.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is required. 
• Significant CATIA V5 experience is required.
• 3, 4, and 5 axis experience 
• Familiarity with Windows environments and office tools.
• Machinist experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Vericut preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in Manufacturing Technology or related field is preferred.  Combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

• Frequently required to spend long hours sitting at a work stations and using office equipment. 
• May be required to walk or stand for brief periods
• May be required to use stairs when elevator is not available
• May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds of office supplies and materials 
• May be required to reach with arms and hands and to stoop, kneel or crouch

• Bachelor's degree in a technical area with 5 years of experience in Analog/Mixed Signal Circuit design (3 years with technical MS or 0 years with a PhD) 
• Experience with some of the following:
  
  • IC custom design tools (e.g. Cadence or Mentor) for schematic capture, circuit simulation, and full custom layout;
  • mixed-signal circuit design experience (Digital and Analog);
  • physical verification utilizing Cadence Assura or Mentor Calibre. 
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in a technical area with 9 years of experience in Analog/Mixed Signal Circuit design (7 years with technical MS or 4 years with a PhD) 
• Experience with some of the following:
  
  • IC custom design tools (e.g. Cadence or Mentor) for schematic capture, circuit simulation, and full custom layout;
  • mixed-signal circuit design experience (Digital and Analog);
  • physical verification utilizing Cadence Assura or Mentor Calibre. 
  
  

Job Description

Software Engineer to work in a team environment to redesign/re-write, test, and document software for a new generation of automated test equipment used to perform system functional testing of Boeing 737 airplanes.  Software will be developed sequentially for three different ATE systems, with commonality to the extent possible.  Software will generally be written in C# and running on Windows OS with complexity on the order of 50,000 lines of code.  Existing software is a mix of C#, National Instruments LabWindows C for Virtual Instrumentation (CVI), and some Visual Basic. 
 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or
  PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of
  study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• Strong background and expertise with C# development and Visual Studio
• Experience developing object-oriented applications using .NET framework design patterns
• Experience participating in Agile software development teams
• Experience using Git and GitLab or GitHub
• Software development experience including communication with hardware APIs
• Experience in data acquisition and control.
• Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams to understand airplane interface requirements