Design the Future of Aircraft Interiors – Join Us as a Payloads Design Engineer (Associate)

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace innovator to find a talented Payloads Design Engineer (Associate) ready to help shape the next generation of aircraft interiors. If you’re passionate about aerospace design, thrive in collaborative engineering environments, and enjoy seeing your ideas come to life from concept through certification, this opportunity is for you.

About the Role

As a Payloads Design Engineer (Associate), you will play a vital role in designing and supporting interior systems that enhance aircraft functionality, safety, and passenger experience. Working with a highly skilled engineering team, you will help develop and integrate payload systems such as stow bins, closets, partitions, and interior structural components. From early design concepts to production and certification, your work will help deliver world-class aircraft interiors to customers worldwide.

Job Details

• Job Title: Payloads Design Engineer (Associate)

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)

• Location: North Charleston, SC

• Schedule: Monday – Friday | First Shift | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Pay Rate Starting at : $65.21  per hour

What You’ll Do

In this exciting engineering role, you will support the full product lifecycle of aircraft interior systems by:

• Assisting in the development, integration, and documentation of structural and interior payload system requirements

• Supporting testing and validation activities to ensure systems meet design specifications and regulatory requirements

• Collaborating with suppliers to monitor performance, testing, and production activities

• Providing engineering support on the production floor during first-of or complex builds

• Developing and improving design and analysis processes and tools to enhance engineering efficiency and quality

• Investigating emerging technologies and contributing ideas for future aircraft interior designs

• Creating and maintaining 3D payload system and component designs using advanced CAD tools

• Working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams to deliver successful outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution

• 5+ years of related work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• 5+ years of experience with 3D modeling tools, such as CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, SketchUp, Pro-E, or 3DX

• Experience working within cross-functional engineering and production teams
  
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Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, design, and engineering release processes

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to meet project timelines and delivery deadlines

• Understanding of FAA Title 14 Part 25 regulations and/or EASA equivalents

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with industry-leading aerospace organizations that are shaping the future of aviation. When you join our team, you gain the opportunity to:

• Work on innovative aircraft interior systems used around the world

• Collaborate with experienced aerospace engineers and industry leaders

• Gain exposure to the full aircraft product lifecycle—from design to certification

• Expand your skills in advanced 3D design technologies and engineering processes

• Be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Ready to Build the Future of Aerospace?

If you're an experienced design engineer eager to contribute to cutting-edge aircraft interior systems, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take your aerospace engineering career to new heights with PDS Tech Commercial.

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