Aerospace Project Manager

Job Description

Lead the Future of Aerospace Innovation — Project Manager Needed for Cutting-Edge Space Hardware Program!

Location: Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Job Type: 12-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: 33.38 - 60.00 (depending on experience)

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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.

Be the Driving Force Behind Critical Aerospace Projects

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You'll play a key role on the MELCO Program — a two-phase ammonia cooling system designed for satellites by Mitsubishi Electric. Your efforts will directly support the development, assembly, and testing of flight hardware that powers space exploration.What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you’ll combine technical expertise with leadership skills to coordinate and execute key project tasks from start to finish. Your responsibilities include:

Acting as a key liaison between engineering, supply chain, operations, and quality teams.

Driving project objectives related to schedule, cost, and technical performance.

Leading cross-functional technical teams with minimal oversight.

Managing engineering changes, quality notifications, and technical issue resolution.

Utilizing tools like Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and integrated scheduling.

Supporting hardware assembly/testing and leading root cause investigations.

Forecasting project costs, tracking execution performance, and reporting on status and progress.

Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior.What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mandatory)

Ability to work 100% onsite in Windsor Locks, CT

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proven project management experience in a technical or aerospace environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SAP, Windchill, or similar project/engineering systems

Familiarity with risk management and integrated project planning tools

Previous involvement in satellite or aerospace system developmentWhy Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top-tier talent with the most innovative aerospace companies in the world. Joining us means:

Contributing to missions that go beyond Earth’s atmosphere

Working with a collaborative, forward-thinking team

Access to a dedicated support network that prioritizes your career growth

Competitive compensation and the opportunity to make real-world impactTake the Next Step in Your Aerospace Career

Ready to lead groundbreaking space programs and manage real flight hardware development?

Pay Details: 33.38 to 60.00 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

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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.