Engineer the Future of Aviation Safety as an Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer to support a leader in the aviation industry in Everett, WA. If you are passionate about aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and solving complex engineering challenges, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on the safety and reliability of commercial aircraft worldwide.

In this role, you’ll lead investigations, collaborate with cross-functional experts, and help ensure aircraft systems continue to meet the highest regulatory and safety standards.

What You’ll Do

As part of the Safety & Compliance Investigations team, you’ll play a key role in identifying root causes, driving corrective actions, and supporting long-term compliance initiatives across the aircraft lifecycle.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations involving regulatory compliance and airworthiness concerns

• Partner with engineering teams across Systems, Structures, Payloads, and Propulsion to resolve technical issues

• Develop clear problem statements, identify systemic root causes, and implement containment and prevention strategies

• Coordinate with internal leadership, suppliers, and stakeholders to communicate investigation progress and outcomes

• Work closely with Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) teams to ensure documentation meets regulatory expectations

• Support continuous improvement of safety, compliance, and investigation processes

• Communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry

• 5+ years of related engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to lead projects and collaborate across diverse teams

• Self-starter with strong ownership mindset and attention to detail

• Ability to work 100% onsite in Everett, WA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with RCCA tools such as 5-Whys, Fishbone, or structured problem-solving methods

• Knowledge of commercial aircraft operations, certification, and safety requirements

• Familiarity with FAA regulatory compliance and ODA procedures

• Experience working with FAA or other regulatory agencies

• Background in aircraft systems design, analysis, or integration (Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Avionics, Fuel Systems, etc.)

• Pilot’s License or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that shape industries and improve lives. In this role, you’ll work on high-impact projects that directly support aviation safety while gaining valuable experience across multiple engineering disciplines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay from $55 to $67 hour

• Full-time consultant assignment for 12 months

• First shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

• Opportunity to work with industry-leading aerospace professionals

• Collaborative team culture with mentorship and expert support

• Meaningful work that impacts global passenger safety

• Commitment to diversity, innovation, and professional growth

• Healthy work-life balance with occasional overtime as needed

Ready to Help Keep the Skies Safe?

If you’re ready to apply your engineering expertise to meaningful aviation safety initiatives, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and launch your next career opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial.

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