Mission Assurance 7
PDS Defense
**Engineering**
**Mission Assurance 7** Cedar Rapids, IA Posted: 7/22/2025
Job Description
Job ID#:
212262
Job Category:
Engineering
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Shift:
1
**PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Remote Mission Assurance 7.**
**Pay Rate: $73 - $78/hr**
**Job Description:**
The Avionics Advanced Technology team within the Avionics business unit is working to develop new disruptive technologies by rapidly prototyping, integrating, and validating advanced technologies that address the needs of the next generation of commercial aviation.
As the organization develops the next avionics suite, there is a need for end-user feedback and evaluation of our systems.
This position will be classified as remote but will require domestic travel for in-person simulator evaluation sessions. The expected time commitment is travel approximately 2x per year for 2-3 days at a time with an additional ~4hrs/month of consulting (online meetings and/or surveys) which can be completed remotely.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Serve as PIC in simulator-based evaluation events of Collins Avionics products.
o Provide written and oral feedback on features/functions
o Be willing to conduct “cognitive walkthroughs” of piloting tasks to non-pilot observers
o Willing to wear eye-tracking glasses during evaluation events
o Willing to wear a physiological monitoring device to determine workload
o Willing to be video recorded during simulator events
• Interface with engineering technical team on developing scenarios for systems testing
• Respond to inquiries from the engineering team on system operation, concept of operations, abnormal operations, and other flight scenarios related to robust testing of the avionics system
• Review documentation and evaluation results for accuracy and completeness based on experience as a system operator/SME
• Passionate, inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and clearly communicate while confidently providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to multiple sub-projects
• You possess the following character traits:
o You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same
o You prioritize positive impact over busy work
o You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience
o You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information
Basic Qualifications:
• HARD FILTER Type Rated and Current in one of the following types: Boeing 737, 777, 787 or Airbus A320, A350 Series Aircraft.
o 90-Day Landing Currency (Desired)
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder
• Ability to communicate clearly to technical teams
• Passion or experience in product development, user experience design, and human factors
• Willingness and availability to participate in simulator evaluation sessions.
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.
**“Exclusive Bonus Opportunity!**
A limited time bonus program is currently available for this role. Speak with your recruiter today to determine eligibility before it's gone! Offer expires September 30th, 2025.”
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
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