JOB TITLE: Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer 4
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $85.50/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Lead structured investigations for FAA-related issues, including Letters of Investigation, Compliance Actions, Voluntary Disclosures, and Airworthiness Non-Compliances

Collaborate with engineering teams (Systems, Structures, Payloads, Propulsion) to define problem statements and drive root cause analysis (RCCA)

Develop and implement containment, corrective, and preventive actions, including verification of non-recurrence

Coordinate with internal stakeholders, leadership, suppliers, and Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) to ensure regulatory alignment

Communicate investigation status and outcomes to executive leadership and cross-functional teams

Support continuous improvement of processes, tools, and compliance methodologies across the enterprise

Lead and influence cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and accurate completion of investigations

Requirements:

Bachelor s, Master s, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry

9+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead, influence, and mentor cross-functional teams

Experience managing complex technical projects and investigations

Must meet Export Control requirements (U.S. Person status required)

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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