Aeronautical Engineer

• Engineer the

Future of Flight:

Join as an Aeronautical Engineer

• Build What's Next in Aerospace Innovation
• PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and defense industry to hire an
• Aeronautical Engineer (Mass Properties Engineer)
• in Chandler, AZ. In this role, you'll contribute to cutting-edge launch vehicle programs—ensuring mission success through precise weight, balance, and performance optimization. This is your opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact national security and space exploration while building your career in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.
• Position Details
• + •

Job Title:

• Aeronautical Engineer (Mass Properties Engineer) +

• Job Type:

• Full-Time | Consultant (12 Months) +

• Location:

• Chandler, AZ (85286) +

• Schedule:

• Monday-Friday | 9/80 Schedule +

• Pay Rate:

• $54.41 per hour
• Your Impact
• As an Aeronautical Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring launch vehicles meet strict performance and weight requirements. Your work will directly influence mission readiness, safety, and the success of aerospace programs that shape the future of technology and exploration.
• What You'll Do
• Mass Properties & Analysis
• + Develop and maintain
• mass properties models
• for launch vehicles and subsystems + Perform
• weight and balance analysis
• , including center of gravity and inertia calculations + Establish and track
• design target weights
• throughout the project lifecycle
• Data & Reporting
• + Maintain mass properties accounting systems and analyze trends + Provide insights and updates to program leadership + Support proposal evaluations, design reviews, and technical documentation
• Testing & Validation
• + Conduct
• component weighing and verification
• to improve accuracy + Ensure all mass properties data aligns with system requirements
• Collaboration & Communication
• + Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams + Present findings in technical reviews and program briefings + Gather and communicate key data across departments
• Required & Preferred Qualifications

• Required:

• + Bachelor's degree in
• Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field
• + 0-5 years of engineering experience (early-career friendly) + Basic understanding of
• CAD tools and applications
• + Proficiency with
• Microsoft Office tools
• + Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset + Effective verbal and written communication skills + Ability to collaborate across teams and work independently when needed +
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
• + •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:

• + Active
• Secret security clearance
• + Experience with
• mass properties concepts
• (center of gravity, inertia, weight analysis) + Experience with
• Access VBA, Excel macros, or data automation
• + Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision + Exposure to aerospace, defense, or launch vehicle systems
• Why Join Us?
• At PDS Tech Commercial, you're not just taking a job—you're advancing your career while working on impactful, real-world aerospace programs. +
• Work on

Revolutionary Systems:

• Be part of innovations that shape aerospace, defense, and space exploration +

• Career Growth:

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced engineering systems early in your career +

• Collaborative Culture:

• Work alongside industry experts in a supportive environment +

• Work-Life Balance:

• Enjoy a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off +

• Competitive Pay:

• Earn $54.41 per hour
• Ready to Help Launch the Future?
• If you're passionate about aerospace engineering, thrive in data-driven environments, and want to contribute to mission-critical systems, this is your opportunity.
• Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career—where your work helps shape the future of flight and space exploration.

• Pay Details:

• $54.

41 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 To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

• Massachusetts Candidates Only:

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.