Structural Analysis Engineer

Design the Strength Behind the World’s Most Advanced Aircraft

About the Role

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer to support airframe design and certification efforts in Everett, WA. In this high-impact role, you will ensure aircraft structures meet strength, durability, fail-safety, and damage tolerance requirements across the full product lifecycle. Your expertise will directly contribute to safe, reliable, and certifiable aircraft designs.

This is a 9-month full-time consulting opportunity ideal for seasoned stress analysts who thrive in technically complex, highly regulated environments.

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (9 months)
Location: Everett, WA (Washington Design Center)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate Starting at: $68.23 per hour

What You’ll Do

As a Structural Analysis Engineer, you will apply advanced analytical methods to verify and validate aircraft structural integrity. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams to define the structural environment

• Supporting product design through analytical methods, finite element modeling, and simulations

• Performing stress analysis for metallic and/or composite aircraft structures

• Ensuring compliance with strength, durability, fail-safety, and damage tolerance requirements

• Developing and documenting certification and test substantiation for regulatory approval

• Supporting multiple analysis commodities, which may include fuselage, wing/empennage, propulsion structures, systems stress, interiors stress, or seats stress

• Working with minimal direction while managing technical priorities and deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Civil, or Structural Engineering

• 8+ years of experience in aircraft stress or structural analysis

• Strong understanding of aircraft structural analysis methods and tools

• Experience analyzing metallic and/or composite structures

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment
  
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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial aircraft certification programs

• Familiarity with finite element modeling tools and simulation software

• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams

Education & Experience

• Education and experience typically acquired through an accredited Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related work experience

• Advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) with equivalent experience will be considered

• ABET-accredited degrees preferred but not required

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect experienced engineering professionals with meaningful opportunities that shape the future of aerospace. You’ll work on cutting-edge aircraft programs alongside talented teams who value technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation. We offer competitive compensation, challenging assignments, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on world-class aerospace products.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a seasoned Structural Analysis Engineer ready to apply your expertise to high-visibility aerospace programs, we encourage you to apply today. Join PDS Tech Commercial and help ensure the strength and safety of next-generation aircraft.

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