Structure & Payload Design Engineer 4

PDS Defense, Inc.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Direct deposit

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Renton, WA is seeking a Structure & Payload Design Engineer 4 to support production on the 737 program. The role focuses on airframe structures design, requiring prior experience in aerospace components and a collaborative team environment.

Required are a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 12+ years in structure design, plus CATIA V5 and Boeing design tools. Strong communication and initiative are valued; benefits and contractor considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 12+ years related work experience in structure design
• Experience with CATIA V5 and Boeing specific design tools and processes
• ABET accreditation preferred in the USA (not required)

Skills

CATIA V5 experience

Boeing design tools

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace/Materials)

ABET-accredited program preferred

9+ years related work experience (optional detail)

Tools

DCCS

ETAC

PDM

Job description

Engineering

Structure & Payload Design Engineer 4 Renton, WA Posted: 5/14/2026

Job ID#: 217803

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Duration: 12 mo

Shift: 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structure & Payload Design Engineer 4, in Renton, WA. Job ID#217803

Pay Rate: $86 - $91/hr

Job Description

BCA 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)

12+ 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 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 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.

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

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• 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