Technical Design Engineer – Bring Real-Time Design Solutions to the Heart of Aerospace Production

Job Title: Technical Design Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time; Consultant (9 Months)
Location: Renton, Auburn, Puyallup, and Everett, WA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift (7 AM–4 PM); may rotate
Pay Rate: starting at  $41.71  per hour
Note: This is a non-managerial, non-leadership role. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

About the Role

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Level 4 Technical Design Engineer to support a leading aerospace organization across multiple Washington state production sites. This role places you at the center of real-time fabrication and design activity, addressing product and process challenges as they happen and ensuring accurate, high quality engineering definition throughout the build lifecycle.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to translate conceptual ideas into detailed component geometry—supporting production from design through fleet operation.

What You’ll Do

As a Technical Design Engineer, you will play an essential role in supporting design changes, solving production challenges, and maintaining technical accuracy. Responsibilities include:

Drafting, Modeling & Design Support

• Apply drafting principles and design fundamentals to create drafted parts and product structures.

• Perform model definition changes based on engineering input.

• Translate conceptual designs into precise part geometry and assembly definitions.

Production & Engineering Integration

• Support real-time product and process issues during fabrication.

• Engage with cross-functional teams to drive design change, improvement, and operational quality.

• Work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment across multiple shifts if needed.

Electrical, Electronic & Electromechanical Systems Support

• Provide materials and process support for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components across the aircraft lifecycle.

• Review component materials, process specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Identify and address non-conformances, recommending corrective and preventive actions.

Analysis, Innovation & Technical Leadership

• Conduct lab and failure analyses to determine root causes and corrective actions.

• Support evaluation and integration of emerging technologies for future product enhancements.

• Collaborate with Design, Stress, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to resolve material and process challenges.

• Produce requirements, specifications, and documentation to support deployment of tools, materials, parts, and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 6+ years of experience in aerospace design, including detail and assembly parts.

• Working knowledge of computer aided design systems.

• Understanding of product structure, machining methods, and metallic part manufacturing.

• CATIA or equivalent solid modeling tool experience.

• Experience using Integrated Visualization Tool (IVT).

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and investigative abilities.

• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.

• Experience coordinating projects across multiple teams.

• Prior experience in Liaison Engineering.

Why Join Us

When you join PDS Tech Commercial, you become part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Hands-on involvement in advanced aerospace production

• Opportunities to grow technical design and problem solving skills

• A dynamic environment supporting cutting-edge engineering programs

• Exposure to full lifecycle aircraft development—from design to production to fleet support

Your work will directly contribute to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and quality of complex aerospace products.

Ready to Advance Your Engineering Career?

If you’re a detailed, collaborative, and solutions-driven design professional who thrives in fast-paced production environments, we encourage you to apply.

Take the next step today and bring your technical expertise to a team committed to engineering excellence.

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