Aerospace Engineer Contract Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

• Locations 2507 Frank Albert Road E, Fife, WA, 98424, US 3200 OLYMPUS BOULEVARD, Dallas, TX, 75019, US 230-59 Intl. Airport Center Blvd, Jamaica, NY, 11413, US 3405-A NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33122, US 954 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60607, US 2501 W Rosecrans Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, US (Remote)
• Job Category Sales / Account Management
• Job Category Commercial
• Job Function Sales (Commercial)

The Global Sales Vice President - Aerospace is responsible for defining and executing the organization's global Aerospace strategy while driving profitable growth across commercial aviation, defense and government, space and satellite, OEMs, Tier suppliers, MRO providers, and the aerospace aftermarket. This executive leader serves as the Aerospace subject matter expert and owns the commercial strategy, market positioning, customer growth, and solution development efforts for the vertical. Partnering closely with Commercial, Product, Operations, and executive leadership, the Vice President will identify growth opportunities, build strategic customer relationships, and drive differentiated Aerospace solutions across global markets. The role is accountable for revenue growth, strategic account development, industry thought leadership, and cross-functional alignment. The successful candidate will bring deep Aerospace expertise, strong executive presence, and a proven track record of driving growth within complex global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's global Aerospace strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth priorities.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share expansion across Aerospace markets worldwide.
• Develop targeted growth strategies across key Aerospace sectors, including Commercial Aviation, Defense and Government, Space and Satellite, OEMs, Tier Suppliers, MRO, and Aerospace Aftermarket.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities while leading strategic customer acquisition and expansion efforts.
• Own and strengthen relationships with key Aerospace customers, strategic accounts, and industry partners to increase retention, share of wallet, and long-term value.
• Serve as the Aerospace subject matter expert, supporting commercial teams on strategic pursuits, executive engagements, solution development, and complex sales opportunities.
• Partner with Product leadership to develop and commercialize industry-specific solutions across Air, Ocean, Ground Transportation, Customs Brokerage, and Contract Logistics services.
• Build executive relationships across customer organizations, including Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program Management stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive activity, and emerging market opportunities to inform strategy and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and regional leadership teams to drive global execution and commercial excellence.
• Represent the organization at industry events, customer forums, and trade associations while serving as a visible advocate for the Aerospace vertical.
• Identify capability gaps and recommend investments that strengthen competitive positioning and support long‑term growth.
• All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Aviation Management, Economics, or a related field from an accredited college or university required; advanced degree preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Relevant Aerospace, logistics, supply chain, or business certifications preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within Aerospace, Aviation, Defense, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, strategic account development, customer acquisition, and market expansion within Aerospace‑related sectors.
• Deep knowledge of Aerospace supply chains, including OEM and Tier supplier ecosystems, MRO operations, aerospace aftermarket support, and high‑value transportation solutions.
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding, air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, transportation management, and contract logistics solutions.
• Experience working within Aerospace regulatory and compliance environments, including ITAR, EAR, trade compliance, dangerous goods handling, and quality management standards preferred.
• Proven ability to develop global growth strategies, influence executive stakeholders, and lead complex commercial initiatives across multiple regions.
• International business experience and demonstrated success working within matrixed global organizations.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
• Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), CRMs (Salesforce), and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
• Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on‑site setting (listed in this posting), with significant travel for related meetings/events.

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• Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity‑based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company.
• Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On‑demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching).
• Wealth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage.
• Time: 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10-25 days annually.
• Culture: A collaborative, transformation‑driven, solutions‑first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic.

• Agencies: The Company does not accept unsolicited outreach from third parties. Absent an agreement signed by internal Talent Acquisition and Procurement, and a documented request from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specified requisition, we will not approve payments to any third party.
• Work Authorization: Within the United States, the Company is an E‑Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, J, and TN visas, etc.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards.