Shape Real-Time Engineering Solutions in a Fast-Paced Aerospace EnvironmentJob Title: Technical Design Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time; Contract (9 Months)
Location: Renton, Auburn, Puyallup, and Everett Washington sites.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift (7 AM – 4 PM); may rotate
Pay Rate : $35 - $42 per hour
Work Environment: Fully onsite
About the RolePDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Technical Designer to support a major organization within the aerospace industry. This is a hands-on, production-focused role where you’ll contribute directly to resolving real-time engineering challenges, supporting aircraft build flow, and ensuring high-quality product definition.
If you enjoy translating engineering concepts into executable designs, collaborating across multiple teams, and working in an environment where every decision impacts production, this role offers a strong platform for growth and impact.
What You’ll DoAs a Liaison Engineer supporting production operations, you will:
Apply foundational drafting principles and design concepts to address real-time product and process issues during fabrication.
Create drafted parts, part structures, and updated model definitions in support of operational and quality requirements.
Translate engineering concepts into detailed component and assembly geometry.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support design changes and continuous improvement.
Maintain technical excellence with a long-term path toward advanced technical designer roles.
Support production teams across the lifecycle of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components.
Review engineering documentation, materials, and process specifications used to certify and produce hardware.
Identify and assess non-conformances related to electrical components, and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
Perform failure analysis in lab environments to identify root cause and corrective actions.
Support evaluations of emerging technologies for potential application on future aerospace products.
Produce specifications and documentation to support tooling, materials, equipment, and process enhancements.
This role may occasionally require alternative shifts or overtime based on production needs.
Required QualificationsAssociate degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years of experience in aerospace design, including detail and assembly part work.
Foundational understanding of CAD, product structure, and machining of metallic parts.
Experience using CATIA or equivalent solid modeling tools.
Experience using Integrated Visualization Tool (IVT).
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 QualificationsStrong problem-solving and investigative skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Experience supporting projects across multiple functional areas.
Previous Liaison Engineering experience.
Why Join UsAt PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll contribute to important aerospace programs while building valuable hands-on experience in production engineering. You’ll enjoy:
Competitive hourly compensation
Opportunities for technical and career development
Exposure to complex aircraft systems and real-time engineering challenges
A collaborative environment that values learning, accuracy, and continuous improvement
The chance to directly influence product quality, safety, and design integrity
This role is ideal for technical professionals who want to deepen their engineering and design expertise while supporting major aerospace manufacturing operations.
Ready to Apply?If you’re a motivated technical professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys solving engineering challenges, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your application today and take the next step in your engineering career.
Pay Details: $35.13 to $42.00 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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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
