Structure & Payload Design Engineer 3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Paid holidays

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structure & Payload Design Engineer 3 in Everett, WA.

This role focuses on developing structural and interior payload systems using 3-D CAD tools and collaborating with production and suppliers to meet program goals. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of related experience, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with aerospace design processes and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 5+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with aerospace interiors, cabin or cargo design strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA considerations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Create and modify 3-D designs to provide product definition for engineering, production, suppliers and customers.
• Perform tests to validate that systems meet requirements and specifications.
• Support supplier development, testing and production activities to optimize design and schedule.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ENOVIA

CSDT

PDM

Job description

Engineering

Structure & Payload Design Engineer 3 Everett, WA Posted: 6/30/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218793

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

10

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structure & Payload Design Engineer 3, in Everett, WA. Job ID#218793

Pay Rate: $67 - $72/hr

Job Description:

Client is seeking an Experienced Payloads Design Engineers to support the Washington Interiors Team.

Payloads is seeking candidates with experience in the following areas:

• Experience with engineering processes and tools; including CSDT, CATIA, ENOVIA, PDM, and associated release processes.
• Experience with aircraft cabin and cargo engineering products and designs
• Experience with engineering support within a production system
• Experience with direct engagement working with/for aerospace suppliers or airlines
• Experience supporting the validation of compliance to regulatory requirements
• Experience working with regulators
• Experience with Design for manufacturing
• Experience with Aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification
• Experience working in a cross-functional team.

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.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences). 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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.).
• 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

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled