Job Listing Description

Electronic Systems Design and Analysis Engineer
Lead the Architecture Behind Next-Generation Aerospace Systems

Location: Hazelwood, MO
Schedule: Monday to Friday | First Shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12 Months)
Pay Rate Starting at : $71.90 per hour

Role Summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to recruit an experienced Electronic Systems Design and Analysis Engineer. In this critical role, you will lead the design, integration, and validation of complex electronic and electrical systems that support advanced aerospace platforms. Your work will directly influence system performance, reliability, and mission success across the full product lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Lead collaboration with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements

• Translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs, and interface specifications

• Lead system testing and validation to ensure designs meet operational and functional requirements

• Oversee and guide teams monitoring supplier performance and system integration compliance

• Provide technical support and problem resolution for fielded hardware and software throughout the product lifecycle

• Coordinate hardware/software integration and laboratory testing activities

• Research emerging technologies and assess potential application to business needs

• Make informed recommendations for future technology investments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or related discipline

• 3 or more years of experience with electrical avionics system design, including:

  • Electrical systems and subsystems design

  • Interface cable design between systems and platforms

  • Hardware/software integration and lab-based system testing

  • Vendor coordination for component selection

• Experience or knowledge of VPX or VME form factors

• Experience or knowledge of communication standards and interfaces such as RS422/RS232, PC104, TCP/IP & Ethernet, IEEE-488, MMSI, and MIL-STD-1553

• Technical system domain knowledge (e.g., air vehicle and/or weapons systems)

• Experience with product or systems development and integration
  
  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.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of cybersecurity principles or relevant cyber certifications

• Experience or knowledge of network design

• Familiarity with military standards used in hardware design and testing (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1472, etc.)

• Experience using CAD tools and creating electrical schematics

• Experience with systems engineering tools, schedules, and metrics (e.g., DOORS, CAMEO, earned value management)

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• CompTIA Security+ certification

Education & Experience Levels

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 or more years of experience

• Master’s degree with 7 or more years of experience

• PhD with 4 or more years of experience

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

At PDS Tech Commercial, you will work at the forefront of aerospace innovation while enjoying the flexibility and support of a trusted engineering partner. We offer:

• Highly competitive hourly compensation

• Opportunities to work on advanced, mission-critical aerospace systems

• A collaborative, engineering-driven culture that values technical excellence

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders

• Professional growth through challenging, high-impact projects

Apply Today

If you are a systems-focused engineer ready to lead complex electronic designs and make a lasting impact in aerospace, we encourage you to apply now and advance your career with PDS Tech Commercial.

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