Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer

$60.00–$79.00/hour | Oklahoma City, OK | 12-Month Contract | 9/80 Schedule

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an experienced Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer to support a major aerospace and defense aircraft modernization program in Oklahoma City, OK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a systems-focused engineer with broad aircraft systems knowledge who enjoys solving complex technical problems, developing actionable plans, and coordinating solutions across multiple engineering disciplines.

Position Details

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Schedule: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM, 9/80 schedule

Contract: 12 months

Pay: $60.00–$79.00/hour

Travel: Some domestic travel may be required

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

What You'll Do

As part of an Aircraft Integration Office (AIO) supporting a major aircraft modernization program, you will work across engineering teams to identify technical challenges, organize issues, develop resolution plans, and support successful integration of new technology into an established aircraft platform.

Responsibilities include:

• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the product lifecycle
• Evaluate customer and operational needs and translate them into system requirements
• Develop plans to resolve complex aircraft integration and technical issues
• Coordinate technical activities across multiple engineering disciplines
• Analyze system performance, architecture, interfaces, and integration requirements
• Support requirements management, risk management, issue resolution, and technology readiness activities
• Ensure compatibility across physical, functional, and program interfaces
• Evaluate reliability, maintainability, testability, safety, system security, and other system-level considerations
• Identify technical risks and support development of corrective action plans
• Provide organization and structure to complex engineering problems
• Communicate technical plans and solutions effectively across engineering teams and leadership
• Resolve cross-functional technical issues affecting program execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with typically 5+ years of engineering experience, Master's degree with typically 3+ years of engineering experience, or PhD with relevant engineering experience
• Experience with systems engineering processes
• Strong general knowledge of aircraft systems
• Experience planning technical tasks and developing resolution plans
• Ability to organize and drive complex technical issues toward resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholder groups
• Must meet U.S. Person requirements for purposes of Export Compliance
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft systems integration experience
• Aircraft modernization or modification experience
• Aerospace or defense industry experience
• Aircraft systems troubleshooting experience
• Experience with requirements management and system verification
• Risk, issue, and opportunity management experience
• Knowledge of aircraft propulsion/engine integration
• Experience with aircraft electrical, hydraulic, avionics, environmental control, or other major aircraft systems
• Experience supporting large-scale military or commercial aircraft programs

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that make a meaningful impact. This role offers the chance to contribute to a high-visibility aviation program that combines cutting-edge technology with complex engineering challenges.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay

• Opportunity to support a major aircraft modernization initiative

• Work alongside experienced aerospace and systems engineering professionals

• Exposure to complex integration and lifecycle engineering activities

• Challenging technical work that directly impacts mission success

• Valuable experience on a high-profile aviation program

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a 1st shift, 9/80 work schedule, giving you every other Friday off while maintaining full-time hours. This schedule provides greater flexibility and work-life balance while supporting meaningful and impactful work.

Ready to Help Solve Aviation's Toughest Challenges?

If you're a systems-focused engineer who enjoys bringing order to complex problems, coordinating technical teams, and driving innovative aerospace solutions, this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply today and help shape the future of aviation with PDS Tech Commercial.

PDS Tech Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Pay Details:$60.00 to $79.00 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

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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.

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You should be proficient in:

• ISO 22000
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Avionics Systems
• Aircraft Electrical Systems
• Root Cause Analysis
• Aerospace Engineering
• Aerospace/Defense/B-52/Engine
• Aircraft Engines
• Aircraft Integration
• Aircraft Modification
• Aircraft Systems
• Aircraft Systems Integration
• Aircraft Troubleshooting
• Propulsion Systems
• Requirements Analysis
• Requirements Management
• System Requirements
• Systems Architecture
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Integration
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Flight Controls

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Aircraft Diagnostic / Troubleshooting Systems
• Aircraft Engines
• Cameo Systems Modeler
• CATIA
• Configuration Management Systems
• DOORS / IBM Rational DOORS
• ENOVIA
• Hydraulic Systems
• MATLAB
• MBSE
• PLM
• Propulsion Systems
• Requirements Management Tools
• Simulink
• SysML
• Avionics Systems