Job Listing Description

Design the Future of Aerospace – Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Mechanical Design Engineer!
Innovate. Engineer. Elevate.

 Bring Your Engineering Vision to Life in the Aerospace Industry

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to support cutting-edge aerospace hardware and test equipment development in Burnsville, MN. This full-time, 9-month consulting role is perfect for an engineer ready to make an impact in one of the world’s most advanced industries. From concept to production, you’ll be designing components that power innovation in avionics testing and aerospace systems.

Salary range: $33.00 - $40.00/HR

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.  

 What You’ll Be Doing – Day-to-Day Responsibilities

In this first-shift role (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday), you'll contribute to a collaborative engineering environment supporting a variety of test equipment and avionics programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and drafting mechanical components and assemblies (approx. 70% design/drafting focus)

• Supporting engineering processes and documentation (20%)

• Performing mechanical design analysis, reverse engineering, and test fixture development (10%)

• Creating and modifying mechanical drawings using tools like SolidWorks, NX Designer, and AutoCAD

• Designing electro-mechanical test fixtures, cables, and interfaces

• Contributing to prototype builds, verification, and validation

• Collaborating across multi-disciplinary engineering teams

• Supporting troubleshooting and continuous improvement of production and test systems

• Releasing design documentation to production and facilitating the full product lifecycle

 What You Need to Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience
  (or an advanced degree with 1+ year, or 7+ years of experience in lieu of a degree)

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX Designer, or equivalent CAD tools

• Strong practical experience in mechanical design and analysis

• Demonstrated experience in collaborative, cross-functional engineering environments

• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pressurized components, and electro-mechanical designs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Avionics products

• GD&T expertise and robust drafting/documentation skills

• Experience in fabrication methods: CNC machining, welding, sheet metal, additive manufacturing

• Understanding of test equipment design and systems integration

• Detail-oriented mindset with a hands-on, problem-solving approach

• 3D printing experience and a passion for continuous design feedback

 Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with aerospace leaders who are shaping the future of flight. This role gives you the opportunity to build tangible, high-impact hardware while expanding your skillset in one of the most advanced industries on the planet.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay: $33–$40/hr, based on experience

• Work on real-world aerospace hardware with visible outcomes

• Collaborate with a diverse and innovative engineering team

• Build valuable expertise in test equipment and avionics systems

• Opportunity to explore long-term career growth in aerospace and defense

 Ready to Design the Future?

If you're a mechanical design professional looking to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you.

 Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial to engineer the future of aerospace.

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