Aircraft Design Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation industry to hire a talented Payload Systems Design Engineer in Everett, WA. This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge aircraft interior and cargo system designs that impact every flight and passenger experience.

As a Payload Systems Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and integrating aircraft cabin and cargo systems. From concept through production, your work will influence safety, performance, compliance, and innovation—helping bring next-generation aviation solutions to life.

• Location: Everett, WA
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Pay Rate: Starting at $60.81/hour
• Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-month assignment)

In this highly collaborative engineering role, you will:

• Develop and integrate structural and interior payload system requirements
• Create and modify designs using 3D CAD tools such as CATIA, while managing data via ENOVIA and PDM systems
• Produce engineering definitions to support manufacturing, suppliers, and customers across the product lifecycle
• Perform testing and validation to ensure systems meet regulatory and performance requirements
• Support supplier coordination, design optimization, and production activities
• Contribute to aircraft cabin and cargo system design, integration, and certification efforts
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production and system implementation
• Assist in researching emerging technologies and innovative design concepts
• Support compliance validation with FAA, EASA, and other regulatory bodies

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Aeronautical, Materials Science, or related)
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Proficiency with engineering tools and processes (CATIA, ENOVIA, PDM, CSDT)
• Experience in aircraft interior or cargo system design
• Understanding of design for manufacturing principles
• Experience working within production systems and cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Familiarity with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA certification requirements
• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials, and release processes
• Background in supplier collaboration or airline engagement
• 2+ years of program or project management experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’re not just taking a role—you’re joining a team that values innovation and impact:

• Work with a leading aviation company shaping the future of flight
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced aircraft design and certification processes
• Collaborate in a culture that promotes innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Competitive pay and the opportunity to build expertise on high-profile aerospace programs
• Expand your career in a fast-paced, high-impact engineering environment

If you're passionate about aerospace design, innovation, and making a real impact on next-generation aircraft systems, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help design the future of aviation with PDS Tech Commercial.
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