Fly-By-Wire and Secondary Flight Control System Sr. Engineer

Engineering

$ 81.46

• $ 117.26 Hour
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  Lead the Future of Aviation as a Senior Engineering Specialist
• Fly-By-Wire & Secondary Flight Control Systems
  PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an aplished Senior Engineering Specialist
• Fly-By-Wire (FBW) & Secondary Flight Control Systems to join our team in partnership with a leader in the aviation industry.

This is your opportunity to help shape the next generation of aircraft by supporting advanced flight control systems across world-class aviation platforms. If you are passionate about innovation, certification, and high-performance aerospace engineering, this role is ready for takeoff.

Job Title:

Senior Engineering Specialist

• Fly-By-Wire & Secondary Flight Control Systems
  

Job Type:

Contractor, Contractor-to-Hire, or Direct Placement

Work Location:

Candidates may be based in Wichita, KS, Dallas, TX, Hartford, CT, Tucson, AZ or Opa-locka, FL

Your Impact

As a Senior Engineering Specialist, you will play a vital role in integrating and sustaining Fly-By-Wire and Secondary Flight Control Systems for advanced aircraft programs while preparing future platforms for next-generation performance and efficiency. Your expertise will directly influence aircraft safety, certification success, product innovation, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

Lead the integration of FBW and Secondary Flight Control Systems on aircraft platforms

Support development of concepts, design philosophies, and system architecture with suppliers

Perform and review feasibility studies, technical analyses, and trade-off evaluations

Develop, validate, and verify technical requirements for flight control systems

Prepare and review system requirements, test procedures, and technical documentation

Execute test rig and aircraft testing activities

Review and prepare certification reports andpliance documentation

Troubleshoot in-service aircraft issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions

Ensurepliance with ARP4754 development processes and aviation standards

Support lifecycle cost analysis and future aircraft development initiatives

Coordinate with suppliers, regulatory authorities, final assembly lines,pletion centers, and flight test teams

Travel occasionally to support operations in Montreal, Toronto, Wichita, and supplier locations

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Minimum 7 years of experience in the aerospace industry

Direct involvement in the definition and certification of at least one Fly-By-Wire andor Secondary Flight Control System

Strong knowledge of system definition, integration, and certification processes

Understanding of aircraft interfaces including electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and auto-flight systems

Knowledge of Part 25 certification processes

Strong problem-solving,anizational, andmunication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments

Fluent in English and French

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in modeling and dynamic simulation of electrical and hydraulic flight control actuators

Working knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow

Familiarity with ADAMS, CATIA, or related engineering design tools

Experience with requirements management tools

Strong MS Office skills

Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and customer-focused mindset

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with industry leaders building the future of aviation. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

Flexible employment options: contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft and next-generation technologies

Hybrid work flexibility in Montreal

Exposure to global engineering teams, suppliers, and certification authorities

Competitivepensation based on experience and employment type

Career growth in a collaborative, innovative aerospace environment

A culture that values expertise, creativity, and continuous development

Ready to Shape the Future of Flight?

If you're ready to bring your flight controls expertise to a world-class aerospace program, today and launch your next career opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial.

Pay Details:

$81.46 to $117.26 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program,muter 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 w applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws andor 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.

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