Senior Advanced Program/Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Next-Generation Avionics Programs as a Senior Advanced Project Engineering!

Pay Rate: $64.50/hr

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Sr Advanced Project Engineering to lead the development and execution of advanced aerospace and avionics programs. This high-visibility role combines technical leadership, project management, customer engagement, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful project delivery.

You will serve as the primary technical interface for customers and program leadership while guiding engineering teams through proposal development, scope definition, execution, risk management, and certification activities.

If you're passionate about aviation, technical excellence, and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative aerospace solutions, this opportunity offers both challenge and impact.

What You'll Do Program & Project Leadership

• Lead engineering teams in the development of proposals, statements of work, and cost estimates

• Define project scope, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements

• Establish project plans and forecasts using Microsoft Project

• Drive execution from project initiation through delivery and certification

Cost, Schedule & Performance Management

• Monitor project performance against budget and schedule objectives

• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics to track program health

• Identify and resolve issues that impact cost, quality, or delivery

• Ensure projects remain aligned with customer commitments and business goals

Risk & Change Management

• Lead formal risk management activities

• Develop mitigation plans for identified risks and issues

• Manage scope changes through disciplined baseline change management processes

• Ensure program objectives are achieved while controlling project growth

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers and program managers

• Provide project updates, technical guidance, and status reporting

• Build strong relationships with:

  • Customers

  • Engineering teams

  • Internal leadership

  • Certification agencies

  • External partners

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities

• Drive process improvements that enhance project execution and program performance

• Promote best practices in project management and engineering leadership

Aerospace & Certification Support

• Support the development and certification of aerospace systems

• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure technical success

• Maintain focus on aviation safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:

  • Engineering

  • Aerospace Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Related technical discipline

• Minimum 6 years of experience in:

  • Project Engineering

  • Engineering Program Management

  • Aerospace Project Leadership

• Ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects

• Experience with:

  • Scheduling

  • Budget management

  • Resource forecasting

  • Risk management

• U.S. Person status required for export control compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing:

  • TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems)

  • ADS-B Transponders

  • Commercial avionics systems

  • Military avionics systems

• Project Management Professional ( PMP ) Certification

• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) leadership experience

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related discipline

• Aerospace certification experience

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong technical and project leadership abilities

• Proven success managing aerospace engineering programs

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to influence and collaborate across organizations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Commitment to aviation safety and engineering excellence

• Ability to balance technical, schedule, and business priorities

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll lead projects that directly influence the future of aerospace technology. You'll work with talented engineers, innovative technologies, and global customers while helping bring complex avionics systems from concept to reality.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay at $64.50/hr

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge aerospace and avionics programs

• High-visibility role with customer and executive interaction

• Exposure to certification, systems development, and advanced technologies

• Collaborative, innovation-focused environment

• Career growth in engineering leadership and program management

Apply Today!

If you're an experienced Project Engineering Manager with a passion for aerospace innovation, technical leadership, and program execution, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial, where you'll help deliver the next generation of aerospace and avionics solutions while leading projects that make a lasting impact on the industry.

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: $64.50 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.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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