Why this role stands out
This hybrid Systems Engineer role at PDS Defense Inc. offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technology and grow your career with competitive hourly compensation. You'll thrive here if you are a detail-oriented mid-senior engineer eager to develop technical content and proposal estimates for exciting aircraft modification projects, leveraging your skills in a collaborative environment. Don't miss out on this chance to shape the future of aviation and apply today!
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Job description
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer 3, in Long Beach, CA. Job ID#218787
Pay Rate: $75 - $80/hr Job Description: Within this role you will contribute to the mission of certifying and delivering safe and reliable airborne software components, in collaboration with our suppliers and global Boeing sites. You will ensure our aircraft not only meets but exceeds the rigorous safety standards set forth by the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and/or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Position Responsibilities: Generate Software Components (PDIs), User Modifiable Software (UMS) and/or Field Loadable software in response to modifications requested at aircraft level in compliance with DO-178B/C Review and approve suppliers software lifecycle data (i.e. software architecture, software design document, software requirement document) throughout software lifecycle processes; from planning, requirements, development/implementation, verification and certification phases Oversee and verify the compliance preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation required for certification Work collaboratively and transparently with regulatory representatives, Boeing EUMs suppliers and global Boeing sites to ensure all systems and software designs comply not only with stringent regulatory requirements and safety standards but also with Boeing s internal standards Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring that engineering solutions are delivered on time and meet all safety and certification milestones Perform and lead activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems Lead development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics Participate in industry working groups to develop industry guidance and standards as well as authoring internal design practice documentation and standards
Required Skills: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement 3+ years experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and agile software engineering best practices* 3+ years experience developing, documenting and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems 3+ years experience leading software development projects Experience using common software version control tools such as Git, or equivalent Experience with Agile planning tool such as JIRA, GITLAB, or similar Domain expertise in either Interior Cabins, Seats, In Flight Entertainment systems or Onboard Network Systems Experience with Aviation Standards DO-178C and DO-254 must have requirement
Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.) 5+ years of experience as, or working with Designated Engineering Representative (DER), or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist or EASA/FAA Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) or equivalent 5+ years of Experience across Software Lifecycle Data Items, and Software standards such DO-330 and DO-331 Current Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist or Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) Experience using common software version control tools such as Git, or equivalent Experience with Agile planning tool such as JIRA, GITLAB, or similar Benefits offered to vary by the contract.
Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals /
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.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
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