Structural Design Engineer

Design the Future of Flight: Senior Structural Design Engineer Opportunity


PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to find an experienced Structural Design Engineer who is ready to make an impact on the next generation of commercial aircraft.


If you're a seasoned aerospace professional with deep expertise in aircraft structures, landing gear systems, doors, or windows, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute your knowledge to innovative aviation programs while collaborating with some of the industry's top engineering talent.


Location: Everett, WA or Renton, WA

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Assignment Length: 3-Month Consultant Position

Pay Rate: Starting at $88.65/hour

Shape Critical Aircraft Structures That Keep Aviation Moving


As a Structural Design Engineer , you'll support Commercial Airplanes Structures organization, working on complex aircraft structural systems that are essential to aircraft performance, safety, and certification.


Your expertise will help drive engineering solutions related to landing gear systems, aircraft doors, and flight deck or passenger windows while supporting structural integrity and product development initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to solve challenging technical problems and contribute to some of the world's most advanced commercial aircraft programs.

What You'll Do


In this role, you will:

• Develop and evaluate structural design solutions for commercial aircraft components
• Support aircraft structure development involving:
  • Landing Gear Systems
  • Aircraft Doors
  • Flight Deck Windows
  • Passenger Windows
• Analyze structural performance and recommend technical solutions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support aircraft design and development efforts
• Interpret engineering requirements and translate them into practical design solutions
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
• Provide recommendations to address complex structural challenges
• Work within established engineering processes and standards
• Support product lifecycle activities while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance requirements are met
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)
  • Materials Science
• Degree must be from an ABET-accredited university

Experience

• 16+ years of related experience in aircraft structures engineering
• Strong background supporting aircraft structural design and analysis
• Experience solving complex engineering challenges within aerospace environments

Preferred Qualifications


Candidates with the following experience will stand out:

• Previous experience supporting structural commodities
• Experience with 3D modeling tools such as:
  • CATIA
  • ENOVIA
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with:
  • DCCS
  • ETAC
  • PDM systems
• Ability to thrive in highly dynamic, fast-paced engineering environments
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Proven ability to work independently and identify needs without extensive oversight
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly
• Demonstrated success developing innovative solutions to a broad range of structural engineering challenges

Typical Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience, or
• Master's degree with 12+ years of experience, or
• PhD with 9+ years of experience

Why Join Us?

Work on Industry-Leading Aircraft Programs


Join a team that is shaping the future of aviation by developing structural systems that support the safety, performance, and reliability of commercial aircraft around the globe.

Apply Your Expertise to Meaningful Challenges


Use your extensive structural engineering experience to solve complex technical problems and influence critical design decisions on advanced aerospace platforms.

Collaborate with Top Engineering Talent


Work alongside highly skilled engineers in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.

Competitive Compensation


Earn $88.65 per hour while contributing to world-class aerospace programs and expanding your professional experience.

Partner with PDS Tech Commercial


At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented engineers with exceptional opportunities. We value innovation, professional growth, and helping our consultants succeed on meaningful projects with leading aerospace organizations.

Ready to Help Engineer the Future of Aviation?


If you have extensive aircraft structures experience and are passionate about delivering innovative engineering solutions, we want to hear from you.


Apply today and take your aerospace engineering career to new heights with PDS Tech Commercial as a Structural Design Engineer in Everett or Renton, Washington.


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Pay Details: $88.65 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.


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