Associate Design Engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Design the Future of Flight as a Mechanical Design Engineer

Do you have a passion for aircraft design and engineering innovation? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a leader in the aerospace industry. In this role, you'll develop mechanical designs and engineering solutions for aircraft interior and structural modifications, helping bring customer concepts to life while ensuring compliance with FAA and international certification standards.

If you're experienced with CATIA or NX, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on world-class aerospace programs.

Position Details

• Location: Tucson, AZ

• Schedule: 2 days a week in office, 3 days remote (subject to change)

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Pay Rate: $64.64 - $74.64 per our

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, supporting, and implementing aircraft modification projects from concept through certification.

Design & Engineering

• Prepare detailed, assembly, and installation drawings for aircraft interior and structural modifications.

• Develop engineering documentation, including specifications, substantiation reports, and installation packages.

• Design aircraft components and assemblies using CATIA (preferred), NX, or AutoCAD.

• Research component specifications and select materials and hardware that meet engineering and customer requirements.

• Ensure all designs comply with applicable FAA, EASA, and TCCA regulations

Project & Technical Support

• Coordinate with suppliers, internal engineering teams, manufacturing, and regulatory agencies throughout the design and certification process.

• Support the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), engineering estimates, and customer proposals.

• Provide liaison engineering support to manufacturing by troubleshooting build, installation, and test issues.

• Create engineering deviations and design updates to resolve production challenges.

• Support aircraft integration, installation, and certification activities.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Customer Support.

• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations.

• Manage multiple engineering projects while meeting quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and five (5) or more years of relevant engineering experience, or

• Ten (10) or more years of practical mechanical design experience within the aviation industry.

• Experience designing aircraft structures, interiors, or mechanical systems.

• Proficiency with CATIA (preferred), NX, or AutoCAD.

• Working knowledge of FAA, EASA, and/or TCCA certification requirements.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience supporting manufacturing or shop floor activities through liaison engineering and troubleshooting.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five to ten years of aerospace mechanical design experience.

• Experience supporting business jet modification programs.

• Knowledge of aircraft interiors, structures, and installation design.

• Experience creating engineering deviation drawings and resolving production issues.

• Familiarity with aircraft certification documentation and substantiation reports.

• Experience working directly with suppliers and customers to develop engineering solutions.

Ready to Engineer the Next Generation of Aircraft?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and designing innovative aerospace solutions, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of aerospace engineering—one design at a time.

Pay Details: $64.64 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.
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