PDS Tech is seeking an EngineerContractor 5for an open position in Savannah, GA.

Position Purpose:

• Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
• Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
• Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
• Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .
• Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
• Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
• Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program .
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 13 yrs specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors.
• Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Unique Skills:

• Performs detail design development and modification of mechanical and fluid system installations
• Supports creating documentation for mechanical / fluid system design
• Supports the development of system design proposals
• Experience with material selection and construction in both metallic and composite components
• Ability to perform geometric tolerancing analysis
• Knowledge of basic stress and structural loading calculations
• Knowledge of FAA Part 25 regulatory requirements pertaining to mechanical and fluid systems
• Knowledge and application of ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5M
• Experience with Catia V5 or similar
• Experience with model management systems (Smarteam, Teamcenter preferred)
• Report on status of projects in open forums
• Develop schedules and estimates based on requirements
• Makes technical decisions and provides recommendations
• Works with general supervision

Desired:

• Experience with Solumina

Other Requirements:

• Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred
• The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.