Shape the Way the World Experiences Flight PDS Tech Commercial Partnering with a Global Aerospace Industry Leader to hire Structural & Payload Design Engineers
Location: Everett, WA or Renton, WA Schedule: 1st shift 8am to 4:30 pm Pay starting at $52.43
Design What Passengers See—and What Makes Flight PossiblePDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace innovator to hire Structural & Payload Design Engineers (Associate and Experienced levels) to support the Interiors Team in Everett and Renton, Washington. This role puts you at the center of aircraft interiors, cargo systems, and safety—designing the features that define airline brands and shape how millions of passengers experience flight.
Role SummaryAs a Structural & Payload Design Engineer, you’ll support products across the full lifecycle—from early customer configuration and supplier engagement through production and certification. You’ll collaborate across engineering disciplines and with external partners to design, integrate, and certify best-in-class interiors and payload systems that meet business, customer, and regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Do Day to DayAssist in developing, integrating, and documenting structural and interior payload system requirements
Design and modify structural and interior payload components using 3D CAD tools and other engineering methods
Provide product definition to engineering, production, suppliers, and customers throughout the product lifecycle
Perform and support testing and verification to ensure systems meet requirements and specifications
Collaborate with suppliers to optimize design, support production, and achieve program goals
Support production, certification, and engineering release processes
Participate in investigations of emerging technologies and future product concepts
Work cross-functionally with project engineering, production engineering, program teams, and leadership
Required QualificationsBachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Materials Science)
2+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, including design criteria and engineering release processes
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 QualificationsFamiliarity with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA regulatory requirements
Experience with aerospace interiors, materials, properties, and design release processes
Experience supporting production systems, suppliers, or airline customers
Exposure to aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification
2+ years of experience in project or program management
Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Ready to Help Define the Future of Flight?If you’re passionate about aerospace design, enjoy cross-functional collaboration, and want your work to be seen—and felt—by passengers worldwide, this is your opportunity.
Apply today and help deliver the next generation of aircraft interiors with PDS Tech Commercial.
Pay Details: $52.43 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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- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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