Flight Deck Design Engineer – Shape the Future of the Cockpit

PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry
Location: Everett, WA 98204 (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6–12 Month Contract)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Pay Rate Starting at : $48.30  per hour

Design the Cockpits That Power Safer, Smarter Flight

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a motivated Flight Deck Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation commercial aircraft cockpits. In this role, you’ll help define the flight deck environment from early design through certification, production support, and in-service improvements—directly influencing pilot experience, aircraft safety, and operational efficiency.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including pilots, flight operations, manufacturing, suppliers, and regulatory partners to deliver best-in-class flight deck solutions.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

As a Flight Deck Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead component and detail design efforts for complex mechanical and electrical flight deck systems

• Develop and document system requirements, specifications, and design solutions using model-based engineering tools

• Translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs, and interface specifications

• Create and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Specification Control Documents/Drawings (SCDs)

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies

• Support factory and flight line teams to resolve emergent production and in-service issues

• Coordinate cross-functionally with manufacturing, crew operations, safety, supply chain, software teams, suppliers, airline customers, and regulatory agencies

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance and system integration

• Contribute to system safety analyses, fault tree analyses (FTAs), and reliability considerations

• Research and evaluate emerging technologies for potential application

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution

• 2+ years of related engineering experience

• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

• Experience supporting aircraft systems, flight deck components, or cockpit design

• Familiarity with model-based engineering and numerical analysis tools

• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

• Work onsite on high-visibility aerospace programs shaping next-generation aircraft

• Competitive hourly pay with consistent first-shift schedule

• Collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and safety

• Opportunity to gain exposure across the full aircraft lifecycle—from design to in-service support

• Partnership with PDS Tech Commercial, a trusted leader in aerospace and aviation staffing

Ready to Design What Pilots Rely On Every Day?

If you’re passionate about aerospace engineering and want your work to directly influence flight safety and cockpit innovation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Flight Deck Design Engineer and help define the future of flight.

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