Ready to turn innovative ideas into aerospace breakthroughs? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading force in the aviation and aerospace industry to find a talented Mechanical Engineer who is eager to shape the next generation of aircraft, mission systems, and space technologies.

If you're a skilled engineer who thrives on solving complex mechanical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and developing advanced products that push the limits of innovation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer 
Location: Plano, TX
Pay Rate: $59.27 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant

As a Mechanical Engineer , you'll play a critical role in researching, designing, developing, testing, certifying, deploying, and improving advanced aerospace products and systems. You'll contribute to programs ranging from sophisticated mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated aircraft and groundbreaking space exploration technologies.

Your expertise will help drive the design and development of complex mechanical structures and systems throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring excellence in performance, quality, and innovation.

As a key member of the engineering team, you will:

• Design and develop complex mechanical structures and systems for advanced aerospace applications
• Support new product development from concept through deployment and lifecycle support
• Apply engineering principles and industry best practices to solve technical challenges
• Utilize Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to support design, validation, and development activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, manufacturing, quality, and program engineering
• Participate in product testing, certification, and performance evaluations
• Analyze design requirements and develop engineering solutions that meet customer and program objectives
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to product design and development processes
• Generate and maintain technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle
• Contribute to the successful delivery of innovative aerospace and defense solutions

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Typically 6+ years of relevant engineering experience

• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Experience using Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design and development teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex engineering assignments in a collaborative environment

Candidates with the following experience will be highly valued:

• Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Engineering simulation experience, including:
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Thermal Analysis

• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles
• Parametric design methodologies
• Model-Based Definition (MBD)
• Material and hardware selection
• Manufacturing processes
• Production processes

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Experience supporting complex aerospace systems and product development programs

Help develop products that support aviation, defense, and space exploration missions. Your work will contribute to innovative systems that operate in some of the world's most demanding environments.

Join a team of accomplished engineers and industry experts who are passionate about innovation, technical excellence, and solving complex challenges.

Gain valuable experience across the entire product lifecycle while working on advanced engineering programs that expand your technical capabilities and leadership potential.

From conceptual design to deployment, you'll help bring cutting-edge aerospace technologies to life and contribute to p