Airframe Design Engineer

Overview

Airframe Design Engineer — Fort Worth, TX. Posted: 2/6/2026

Employer: PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Airframe Design Engineer, in Fort Worth, TX.

The Airframe Design Engineer is responsible for design activities related to the preparation, conversion, and release of engineering data. This position has responsibilities for compliance to company Design Manuals, Best Practices, Customer Specifications, Military Standards, procedures, Program Directives, and annual Compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement and Maintenance processes is preferred
• Experience working with product lifecycle management (PLM) software such as ENOVIA to drive product lifecycle is preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred. Major in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred

• Multiple levels of experience will be considered with at least 2 years of airframe design or aircraft fuel system design
• Must have working experience and knowledge/background with composites
• Proficiency in CATIA V5, V6, 3DX, or Solid Works is required
• Familiarity with GD&T is required
• Must have PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Create detail, assembly, and installation 3D models, 2D drawings and engineering bill of materials
• Review detail, assembly, and installation design definition to ensure compliance with requirements
• Assignments will involve detail design under the supervision of a technical lead
• Assist in researching pertinent data and developing solutions for the project or assignment
• Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems, including execution to program schedule and cost requirements
• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support during fabrication and assembly of components
• Support supplier activity
• Advance the state-of-the-art through creative thought, personal and team research, technical compliance, and strong analysis skills
• Travel to various suppliers may be expected depending on the assignment

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 Daily Pay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, talk with your recruiter.

• Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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