Design Engineer

Engineering

Design Engineer Wichita, KS Posted: 5/12/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

217749

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer, in Wichita, KS. Job ID#217749

Job Description:

As a Design Engineer you will support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for the creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a Design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).

Perform simple/routine analyses to verify repair tasks.

Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and verify repair solutions with support.

Collaborate with F&DT, Design and other appropriate departments to come up with optimum solutions.

Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance

Create or modify technical documents such as: Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, Repair Drawings etc. within various computer based applications with high quality and efficiency.

Provide responses to simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.

Understand the priorities of assignments and how this affects workflow.

Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision.

Required:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.

5+ years experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.

Candidates should be comfortable working for extended periods of time using computers and in an office environment.

Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.

Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.

Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.

A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).

Up to ~10 % Domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional based on customer / project requirements

Authorized to Work in the US

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 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

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