• Mechanical Engineer 2

    PDS Defense (Chandler, AZ)


    Engineering

    **Mechanical Engineer 2** Chandler, AZ Posted: 12/10/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    214641

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    26

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    5

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 2, in Chandler, AZ. Job ID#214641

    Job Description:

    Seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Missile System Design to support our Mechanical Engineering Department.

    Essential Functions:

    • Based on specific stated objectives, performs mechanical analysis, mechanical CAD design, or mechanical test of one or more complex materials, structural components or functional systems of missile system products. Use advanced structural and product design engineering software tools along with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX. Knowledge of GD&T principles and application to designs

    • Applies engineering principles to adapt or improve upon heritage features from previous successful designs of a similar nature

    • Demonstrates a willingness to seek creative, new, and different ways to accomplish outcomes

    • Perform engineering design, development, analysis, and/or test activities to support assigned projects

    • Develop test programs as needed to evaluate system elements, such as materials, structural components, etc.

    • Manage test activities and test article fabrication, including documentation of results

    • Ability to communicate project status, analysis/test results through written reports or presentations to internal and external customers.

    Basic Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience.

    • Active US DoD Secret Security clearance, or higher

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering

    • Solid written and verbal communication skills

    • Hands-on Mechanical Integration Experience preferably in Aerospace field

     

    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

     

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

     

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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

     

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