Lead the Future of Flight Electronics as a Senior AEH EngineerEverett, WA 12-Month Consultant Role First Shift 8AM-5PM
Shape Certified Electronics That FlyPDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aerospace leader to hire an Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) Engineer in Everett, Washington. In this highly visible role, you’ll oversee the development and certification of complex airborne electronic hardware that powers next-generation commercial aircraft—ensuring safety, compliance, and performance at the highest level.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned engineer with deep DO-254 expertise who wants to influence programs that define the future of aviation.
What You’ll DoAs a Senior AEH Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership across internal teams and suppliers, supporting certified airborne electronics from development through compliance. Your day-to-day responsibilities include:
Overseeing the development of airborne electronic hardware for airplane systems, including ASICs, FPGAs, and PLDs
Providing showing of compliance or assisting in finding compliance with FAA regulations and RTCA/DO-254
Guiding suppliers to meet contractual requirements related to quality, delivery, cost, technical performance, and safety
Supporting audits, design reviews, and technical evaluations
Identifying risks and opportunities and helping implement mitigation strategies
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes, tools, and supplier performance
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships aligned with program and system objectives
Required QualificationsBachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Data Science
7+ years of experience developing complex electronic or electrical systems
5+ years of engineering experience supporting certified airborne electronic hardware
Demonstrated experience with RTCA/DO-254 and airborne electronic hardware compliance
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.
Preferred QualificationsExperience with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER), Authorized Representative (AR), or Engineering Unit Member (EUM) experience
Background working directly with suppliers in regulated aerospace environments
Advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and extensive industry experience
Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect elite engineering talent with the world’s most respected aerospace programs. When you join our team, you gain:
Highly competitive hourly compensation
Work on flagship commercial aircraft programs with global impact
A collaborative, innovation-driven engineering culture
Opportunities to apply deep technical expertise in high-stakes, safety-critical systems
Support from a trusted staffing partner invested in your long-term success
Ready to Lead Certified Electronics Programs?If you’re a senior-level AEH engineer ready to shape the electronics behind modern flight, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take your career to new altitudes with PDS Tech Commercial.
Pay Details: $80.00 to $100.00 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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