Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionSystems EngineerTransform Aerospace Engineering Through Innovation, Automation, and Digital Transformation

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading name in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire an experienced Systems Engineer who is passionate about shaping the future of engineering excellence.

If you're a systems thinker who thrives at the intersection of aerospace, digital engineering, DevSecOps, and engineering automation, this is your opportunity to help modernize the systems engineering lifecycle while supporting advanced aerospace programs that make a real-world impact.

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Hybrid: 3-5 Days Onsite Weekly)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Assignment Length: 12-Month Consultant Position
Pay Rate: $61.87 per hour

Drive the Future of Aerospace Systems Engineering

As a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in defining, developing, and deploying innovative engineering solutions that enhance how complex aerospace systems are designed, developed, verified, and certified.

In this role, you'll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to improve requirements management, system architecture, verification, validation, and engineering processes while helping drive the adoption of modern development practices, automation, tool integration, and CI/CD capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer who wants to influence both technology and process while supporting highly regulated aerospace development programs.

What You'll Do

As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will:

• Lead systems engineering activities across the product development lifecycle
• Support requirements development, design, integration, verification, validation, and technical documentation efforts
• Develop and implement engineering solutions that improve systems engineering processes and workflows
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to modernize engineering practices through automation and DevSecOps principles
• Create and maintain automation solutions using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Support and improve requirements management processes using tools such as Jama, Polarion, or DOORS
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline initiatives and engineering toolchain integration efforts
• Apply ARP4754 processes throughout the system development lifecycle
• Participate in configuration-controlled development environments, including managing changes, problem reports, and technical updates
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and global engineering teams
• Identify and solve complex technical challenges while driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Support project execution and management of technical work packages

Required QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience across multiple phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, including:
  • Requirements development
  • System design
  • Integration
  • Verification
  • Validation
  • Technical documentation
• Experience supporting aerospace development programs, preferably including civil certification environments
• Experience or familiarity with DevSecOps practices
• Experience with requirements management tools such as:
  • Jama
  • Polarion
  • DOORS
• Experience developing automation solutions using:
  • Python
  • Bash
  • PowerShell
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Experience working within regulated engineering environments
• Hands-on experience applying ARP4754 processes
• Experience working in configuration-controlled environments
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to collaborate with teams across multiple time zones, including Eastern Time and India Standard Time
• Experience or interest in CI/CD pipelines and engineering automation

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates will also have:

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Familiarity with SysML modeling concepts
• Experience using:
  • Cameo
  • MagicDraw
  • Teamwork Cloud
• Digital engineering experience
• Project leadership experience involving technical teams, work packages, or engineering processes
• A passion for improving engineering efficiency through automation and modern development practices

Why Join Us?Influence the Future of Aerospace Engineering

Help transform how complex aerospace systems are engineered by driving innovation in systems engineering, DevSecOps, and digital engineering practices.

Work on Meaningful Programs

Support technologies and platforms that contribute to the future of aviation and aerospace innovation.

Expand Your Technical Expertise

Gain experience with modern engineering methodologies, automation frameworks, MBSE tools, and advanced aerospace development standards.

Collaborate with Exceptional Talent

Work alongside highly skilled engineers, architects, developers, and industry experts in a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and technical excellence.

Competitive Compensation

Receive a competitive pay rate of $61.87 per hour while contributing to mission-critical engineering initiatives.

Grow with PDS Tech Commercial

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're dedicated to connecting talented professionals with career-defining opportunities at industry-leading organizations. We believe in fostering growth, innovation, and long-term success.

Ready to Engineer What's Next?

If you're an experienced Systems Engineer looking to combine aerospace expertise with modern engineering practices, automation, and digital transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in helping shape the future of aerospace systems engineering in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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: $61.87 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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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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