Structural Engineer – Spares Engineering Design (Aviation)

Build the Future of Flight. Solve Complex Structural Challenges. Deliver Engineering That Keeps Fleets Moving.

PDS Tech Commercial, in partnership with a global leader in the aviation industry is seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer to join its Spares Engineering Design team supporting aviation Global Services. This is a high-impact role focused on developing engineering solutions for obsolete and challenging aircraft components—ensuring continued airworthiness, reliability, and performance across a critical global portfolio.

This is your opportunity to contribute to mission-critical aerospace programs while working at the intersection of design, analysis, and supplier collaboration in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Role Summary & Impact

As a Structural Engineer in Spares Engineering Design, you will perform advanced structural analysis at the subcomponent level to ensure compliance with strict aerospace structural integrity standards. You will be instrumental in developing engineering solutions for obsolescent parts and supplier-driven challenges across  global portfolio.

Your work directly supports aircraft safety, operational continuity, and cost-effective lifecycle management—helping keep fleets in service worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis at the subcomponent level to ensure full compliance with structural integrity requirements
• Develop engineering solutions for obsolete or problematic parts across a broad aviation portfolio
• Review and approve structural analysis deliverables
• Guide and mentor less experienced engineers, providing technical leadership
• Collaborate closely with project engineers, stress analysts, suppliers, and procurement teams
• Represent the engineering team in direct supplier interactions and technical discussions
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering groups to ensure requirements are met
• Develop and improve analytical processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Support design release processes, tooling issues, and supplier-driven engineering changes
• Interpret and apply industry and company standards, policies, and procedures
• Utilize engineering tools such as CATIA V5, ENOVIA, STEALTH, QMAP, REDARS, ETAC, ESPEC, Bridge, and others

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in Structures and/or Payload Design Engineering (DE)
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial aircraft environment
• Strong knowledge of design release processes, policies, procedures, and supplier-driven changes
• Experience with 2D & 3D design and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of Design Engineering experience in a commercial aircraft environment
• 5+ years of experience in production, sub-components, or spares engineering
• 1+ year of experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
• Strong background in resolving tooling issues and managing engineering changes

Schedule & Compensation

• Job Type: Full-Time Contract (12 months)
• Location: Long Beach, CA Long Beach
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Pay Rate: Starting at $55.17  per hour
• Attendance: Regular and predictable attendance required

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with industry-leading aerospace programs that shape the future of flight. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and industry experts supporting and solving real-world engineering challenges that directly impact global aviation operations.

You’ll gain exposure to advanced aerospace systems, complex structural problem-solving, and supplier-facing engineering leadership—all within a collaborative and high-performance environment that values technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take on complex structural engineering challenges and contribute to one of the most respected names in aviation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial and help engineer the future of aerospace innovation.

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