Technical Design 2

Engineering

Technical Design 2 Kennedy Space Center, FL Posted: 7/9/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218949

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Technical Design 2, in Kennedy Space Center, FL. Job ID#218949

Job Description:

Uses manual or Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools to develop and maintain mechanical/structural engineering product definition. Assists in preparation of basic design layouts. Modifies existing designs. Assists in the coordination and development work transfer packages for relevant parties. Verifies accuracy of non-technical data. Investigates and resolves routine manufacturing process or engineering related issues. Supports the maintenance of new processes and procedures by providing input related to routine aspects of the maintenance process. Works under general supervision.

Position responsibilities are as follows:

• Support the client and NASA SLS, and other customers as required

• Assist with 3D volumetric simulations to verify new designs, planning and operations

• Help with planning, coordination and execution of tasks requested by various customers

• Ability to assist with and eventually execute 3D scanning and Tracking tasks in the field to satisfy customer requests.

• Will be required to post-process point cloud data and update CAD models with the data collected.

• Ability to gain access to and work in non-airconditioned SLS vehicle processing areas.

• Support meetings in Design Vis VR labs and in TEAMS to discuss study results and findings to teams of your peers

• Able to communicate well with different personalities, internal and external customers

• 75%-85% will be in the office working on a computer. Otherwise they will be out in the field.

• Physical requirement: They will be going out into the field, ability to work outdoors in heat. Ability to carry 25-35 lbs.

Must Haves:

• 3D scanning experience

• Technical background, some proficiency with CAD Catia as an example)

Education / Experience:

AA degree in related discipline and typically 1 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled