Shape the Future of Aerospace as a Non-Destructive Evaluation Engineer!

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry leader to find a talented Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer ready to drive innovation, safety, and reliability in aerospace. Join a global research and development environment where your work directly impacts cutting-edge aircraft programs and the future of aviation.

About the Role & Your Impact

As a Non-Destructive Evaluation Engineer, you will support critical aerospace programs across the full product lifecycle—from research and development to production and in-service operations. Working with the Materials and Processes Engineering team you’ll help ensure the structural integrity, performance, and safety of commercial and defense aircraft through advanced NDE technologies. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders while expanding your expertise across multiple programs and business units.

Job Details
Location: Tukwila, WA
Job Type: Full-Time; 12-Month Consultant
Schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Pay Rate Starting at: $40.87  per hour

What You’ll Do

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Develop and implement NDE procedures to support airline customer maintenance inspections

• Design and validate NDE reference standards for inspection processes

• Create engineering specifications and technical documentation aligned with customer needs

• Evaluate emerging NDE technologies for potential aerospace applications

• Support the development and qualification of new tools, materials, equipment, and processes

• Perform routine testing, supplier audits, and compliance verification

• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions

• Use project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule goals

• Integrate environmental health, safety, quality, and LEAN principles into engineering activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry from an accredited program

• Minimum of 1+ year of engineering experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Passion for non-destructive evaluation and aerospace technologies

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD systems such as CATIA or SolidWorks

• Hands-on experience with NDI systems such as ultrasonics or eddy current

• Aerospace or aviation industry experience

• Knowledge of metals and/or composite materials

• Strong documentation, technical writing, and computing skills

• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

• Excellent time management and project coordination abilities

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous growth. You’ll gain:

• Hands-on experience with world-class aerospace technologies

• Exposure to both commercial and defense programs

• Opportunities to expand your technical skillset and professional network

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

• A chance to contribute to groundbreaking engineering solutions that enhance safety and performance

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace and make a measurable impact on global aviation.

Ready to Take Flight?

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and advancing NDE technologies, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your aerospace career with PDS Tech Commercial!

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