Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Design the Future of Aerospace – Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Mechanical Design Engineer!

Innovate. Engineer. Elevate. Bring Your Engineering Vision to Life in the Aerospace Industry

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to support cutting-edge aerospace hardware and test equipment development in Burnsville, MN. This full-time, 9-month consulting role is perfect for an engineer ready to make an impact in one of the world’s most advanced industries. From concept to production, you’ll be designing components that power innovation in avionics testing and aerospace systems.

Salary range: 33.00 - 40.00/HR

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. What You’ll Be Doing – Day-to-Day Responsibilities

In this first-shift role (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday), you'll contribute to a collaborative engineering environment supporting a variety of test equipment and avionics programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing and drafting mechanical components and assemblies (approx. 70% design/drafting focus)

Supporting engineering processes and documentation (20%)

Performing mechanical design analysis, reverse engineering, and test fixture development (10%)

Creating and modifying mechanical drawings using tools like SolidWorks, NX Designer, and AutoCAD

Designing electro-mechanical test fixtures, cables, and interfaces

Contributing to prototype builds, verification, and validation

Collaborating across multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Supporting troubleshooting and continuous improvement of production and test systems

Releasing design documentation to production and facilitating the full product lifecycle What You Need to Bring

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience

(or an advanced degree with 1+ year, or 7+ years of experience in lieu of a degree)

Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX Designer, or equivalent CAD tools

Strong practical experience in mechanical design and analysis

Demonstrated experience in collaborative, cross-functional engineering environments

Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pressurized components, and electro-mechanical designs

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Avionics products

GD&T expertise and robust drafting/documentation skills

Experience in fabrication methods: CNC machining, welding, sheet metal, additive manufacturing

Understanding of test equipment design and systems integration

Detail-oriented mindset with a hands-on, problem-solving approach

3D printing experience and a passion for continuous design feedback Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with aerospace leaders who are shaping the future of flight. This role gives you the opportunity to build tangible, high-impact hardware while expanding your skillset in one of the most advanced industries on the planet.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

Competitive pay: 33–40/hr, based on experience

Work on real-world aerospace hardware with visible outcomes

Collaborate with a diverse and innovative engineering team

Build valuable expertise in test equipment and avionics systems

Opportunity to explore long-term career growth in aerospace and defense Ready to Design the Future?

If you're a mechanical design professional looking to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you.

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Pay Details: 33.00 to 40.00 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.

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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

Company Description

Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.

PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.

We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.

Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.

Full-time