Propulsion Engineer 4

PDS Defense, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Free career counseling services

401(k)

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. seeks a Propulsion Engineer 4 in Everett, WA to join the propulsion team. You will lead installations analysis, support development, qualification, and certification for the 767, 777, and VC-25B programs, and coordinate with major engine companies.

This role demands strong project leadership, FAA/EASA certification experience, and excellent communication in a dynamic aerospace environment. A solid technical background and SME capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and 9+ years' experience in propulsion or aircraft systems.
• Master's with 7+ years or PhD with 4+ years accepted.
• FAA/EASA certification processes experience.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead installations analysis and certification activities.
• Coordinate with GE, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney and other stakeholders.
• Develop, qualify and certify propulsion systems for programs (767, 777, VC-25B).
• Generate certification data and review technical materials and plans.

Skills

Installations analysis

Project leadership

FAA/EASA certification

Development programs

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Stakeholder coordination

DAE experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Engineering

Propulsion Engineer 4 Everett, WA

Posted: 6/17/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 218591

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Duration: 26

Shift: 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Propulsion Engineer 4, in Evertt, WA. Job ID#218591

Pay Rate: $73 - $78/hr

Perform installations analysis within the propulsion engineering team.

Support the continued development, qualification, and certification of the 767, 777, and VC-25B program in areas such as fire safety, component cooling, fuel heating, oil cooling, and engine starting.

Lead requirements definition, validation, and verification activities in support of FAA and EASA airworthiness certification.

Generate certification data to support certification requirements.

Serve as an SME/peer reviewer and approve technical materials, documents, and presentations produced by the Installations Analysis team.

Draft, review, and approve test plans for component-and engine/airplane-level testing used to demonstrate compliance.

Coordinate with GE, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and other stakeholders.

Own milestone tracking and schedule development.

Provide project status reports and updates to IPT leadership.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects.
• Experience with development programs.
• Experience with installations analysis.
• Experience with FAA or EASA certification processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to lead in a highly dynamic, often ambiguous, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks across a team in support of key milestones.
• Professional representation of the company in interactions with the engine company and regulatory authorities.
• DAE experience preferred.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

Benefits

• direct deposit
• free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• select paid holidays
• short-term disability insurance
• skills training
• employee referral bonus
• affordable medical coverage plan
• DailyPay (in some locations)

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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