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Launch Your Career Into Orbit — Industrial Engineer Opportunity at Kennedy Space Center

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) or 3rd Shift
Pay Starting at : $43.15 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant (6 Months)
Company: PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry

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Drive Performance Where Precision Matters Most

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer to support aerospace operations at Kennedy Space Center. In this mission-critical role, you will optimize complex production systems, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure seamless execution in a highly regulated, safety-first environment. Your work will directly contribute to the success of advanced aerospace and launch programs.

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What You’ll Do

As an Industrial Engineer, you will apply data-driven insights and engineering principles to improve performance across operations:

• Analyze production workflows to identify improvements in efficiency, cost, quality, and throughput

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes, work methods, and resource allocation strategies

• Support production planning, including workload balancing, line flow analysis, and capacity planning

• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and standard work development

• Identify bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement initiatives using data analysis

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve process issues and improve execution

• Assist with production scheduling, reporting, and performance tracking

• Develop facility layouts, tooling strategies, and process optimization recommendations

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address inefficiencies

• Generate Aurora models and build precedence networks to support planning and scheduling

• Maintain production schedules aligned with program milestones and operational goals

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What You BringRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related field

• Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations improvement

• Experience supporting aerospace, NASA programs, or high-volume production environments

• Ability to analyze workflows and leverage data for decision-making and process improvement

• Experience with Aurora modeling, precedence networks, and production scheduling

• Ability to meet site access and security requirements

• Reliable attendance and ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, or continuous improvement methodologies

• Experience in production planning, capacity analysis, and workload balancing

• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing or launch operations environments

• Experience supporting Kennedy Space Center operations

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

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Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll work on assignments that matter—supporting some of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world.

• Iconic Work Environment: Be part of operations at Kennedy Space Center

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to mission-critical aerospace production and launch readiness

• Competitive Compensation: Strong hourly pay with consistent full-time work

• Career Growth: Expand your expertise in advanced manufacturing and aerospace operations

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside engineering, production, and operations leaders

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Be empowered to innovate, solve problems, and drive efficiency

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Take the Next Step in Your Engineering Career

If you’re ready to optimize complex systems and make a real impact in aerospace operations, this is your opportunity.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial—where your expertise helps power the missions that push boundaries.

Pay Details: $43.15 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.