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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 accomplished 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.

• 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 and compliance documentation

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

• Ensure compliance with ARP4754 development processes and aviation standards

• Support lifecycle cost analysis and future aircraft development initiatives

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

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

• 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 and/or 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, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments

• Fluent in English and French

• 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

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

• Competitive compensation based on experience and employment type

• Career growth in a collaborative, innovative aerospace environment

• A culture that values expertise, creativity, and continuous development

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

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