Payload Systems Design Engineer 3

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 92,058 - 131,113; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions provider seeks an experienced engineer for a contract position in Everett, Washington. The role involves supporting aerospace interiors with a focus on design, integration, and certification processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience in the field. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities. Competitive pay up to $81.00/hour, along with comprehensive benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification.
• Basic understanding of FAA Title 14 Part 25.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document structural and interior payload system requirements.
• Perform tests to validate systems and components.
• Support supplier development and production activities.

Skills

Engineering support

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

3-D Computer Aided Design tools

Job description

Overview

The Payloads Organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; and much of which you don’t. The Interiors of the airplane, along with the cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety all make up Payloads. We are how our airline customers fulfill their mission and represent their brand and shape how the public experiences flight. Our organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds.

This role is responsible for a statement of work that spans the product lifecycle: supporting customer configuration development, supplier engagement, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, and supporting the product through the production and certification processes. The selected candidate will interface with other members of project engineering, production engineering, program/product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions. The successful candidate will combine the expertise and resources of the interiors organization to certify and deliver the best interiors products within the industry.

Payloads is seeking candidates with experience in any of the following areas: engineering support within a production system; direct engagement working with/for aerospace suppliers or airlines; experience supporting the validation of compliance to regulatory requirements; working with regulators; design for manufacturing; aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Develops, maintains and modifies basic structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Performs tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
• Assists with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
• Supports investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
• Works under general supervision.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Basic understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.
• 2+ years of experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity (including: development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.).
• Experience working in a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrates good problem solving skills and critical thinking.
• Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development.

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years" related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+2 years" related work experience, Master+3 years" related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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At CTS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans

Position Id : 377304
Status : Open
Location : Everett, Washington
Duration : 10+ months
Pay Rate : Up to $81.00/Hour
Employment Type : Contract
Work Shift : Shift-1