**Engineering** **Assembly and Integration Engineer** Fort Worth, TX Posted: 1/21/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 215122 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 6 mo Shift: 1 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Assembly and Integration Engineer, in Fort Worth, TX. Job ID#215122** **Job Description:** * 3D modeling of Wiring Harnesses, Cable Assemblies, Electrical Equipment installations, Electrical Bonding and Electrical supports. * Knowledge of integrated wiring systems and wiring integration assembly including using 3DX. Must have comprehensive knowledge of electrical installation design and the ability to work with established processes and procedures as well as develop them. Candidate must have a general knowledge of avionics/electrical systems installations, proficiency with integration and design to CHS Architecture, understanding of wire diagrams and schematics. * Ultimately responsible for the Aircraft's System Installation technical configuration integrity, conveyance system routing paths, structural penetrations and passthroughs. * Produces 3D layouts when needed to convey optimized routing or packaging concepts. * Produces and refines 3D layouts to optimize build and sourcing strategies. * Responsible for systems provisioning and coordinating interface requirements with Airframe Design and other Systems Design IPTs (Integrated Product Teams). * Establishes and enforces systems installation requirements such as minimum line clearance and system separation. * Ensures compliance with DMU and 3D modeling standards. * Develops, tests and documents new procedures for relational design and model-based definition techniques for 3DX. * Responsible for overseeing the preparation, initial release, and revision of 3D installation datasets. * Coordinates system specific installation requirements and dataset approvals with Design IPTs and Certification Authorities. * Tracks and reports progress to AIT Leader. **Skills You Bring To this Role** * Previous experience in conveyance systems routing and wire harness design in CATIA V5, V6, or 3DX * Previous experience with PLM, design, scheduling, and reporting tools. * Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with excellent foresight and problem-solving skills. **What you need to be successful** * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, other Engineering discipline, Math or Physics required. * Experience at all levels will be considered with a minimum of 2 years of systems installation design experience with a working knowledge of electrical, fluid and mechanical routing requirements and installation hardware. * Must be proficient in 3D modeling using CATIA V5, CATIA V6 or preferably 3DX. * Must have a basic understanding of DMU (Digital Mock-Up) application and implementation. * Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. * Must have the ability to work well in a team environment to identify problems and develop solutions with minimum supervision. 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 Military connected talent encouraged to apply. **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + 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