Structure & Payload Design Engineer 3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Renton, WA, is seeking a Structure & Payload Design Engineer 3 to join our engineering team.

The role focuses on designing structural elements and payload fittings for aerospace platforms, leveraging CATIA V5 and Boeing-specific design tools to support production. Candidates should bring a BS in engineering and 8+ years in structure design, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with relevant focus; ABET preferred
• 8+ years in structure design
• Experience with CATIA V5 and Boeing design tools

Responsibilities

• Support production at Renton, WA with structure and payload design
• Apply CATIA V5 and Boeing processes to designs
• Collaborate in a dynamic, team-oriented environment

Skills

Excellent communication

Team-oriented

Initiative

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Boeing design tools

Boeing processes

Job description

Engineering

Structure & Payload Design Engineer 3 , WA Posted: 5/14/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 217805

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Duration: 12 mo

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 4

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structure & Payload Design Engineer 3, in Renton, WA. Job ID#217805

Pay Rate: $57 - $72/hr

Structures 737 Airframe organization is looking for structures design engineers with previous design experience in our 737 product to support production at our Renton, WA location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 8+ years related work experience in structure design.
• Experience with CATIA V5 and Boeing specific design tools and processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Has previous job experience working on the 737 program in Structures
• Ability to excel in a highly dynamic environment, team-oriented atmosphere
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex, nuanced results in a clear, concise manner that is easily understood by a wide audience
• Have initiative and ability to recognize needs/SOW without explicit guidance
• Be able to provide technical solutions to a wide range of problems
• Familiar with DCCS, ETAC, PDM

Education / Experience:

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, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

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• 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