Design the Future of Flight as a Payloads Design Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation industry to find a talented Payloads Design Engineer for an exciting opportunity in North Charleston, SC. If you're passionate about aircraft interiors, engineering innovation, and seeing your designs come to life on world-class commercial airplanes, this is your chance to make a real impact.

In this role, you’ll help develop and support critical aircraft interior systems such as stow bins, closets, partitions, headers, wiring systems, and more. From concept through certification and production, your work will directly contribute to creating safe, efficient, and industry-leading aircraft interiors.

What You’ll Do

As a Payloads Design Engineer, you will play a key role across the full product lifecycle by:

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

• Supporting system and component testing to validate performance and compliance requirements

• Managing supplier coordination, production support, and design optimization efforts

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

• Developing and improving design processes, tools, and analysis methods

• Investigating emerging technologies and future aircraft interior concepts

• Creating, maintaining, and modifying component designs using 3D CAD tools

• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to meet program goals

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

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

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

• 2+ years of experience using 3D CAD modeling tools such as CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, SketchUp, Pro-E, 3DX, or similar

• Experience working in cross-functional engineering and production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, design, or engineering release processes

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to meet project deadlines and deliver to plan

• Familiarity with FAA Title 14 Part 25, EASA regulations, or equivalent certification standards

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with opportunities that shape the future of aerospace innovation. In this role, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay starting: $55.00 per hour

• Consistent weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

• Hands-on involvement with cutting-edge commercial aircraft programs

• Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and experienced engineering teams

• A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise matter

• Valuable experience with one of the most recognized names in aviation

Job Details

• Position: Payloads Design Engineer

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

• Location: North Charleston, SC

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

• Pay Rate Starting at : $55.00 /hour

Ready to Build What Flies Next?

If you're ready to apply your engineering expertise to cutting-edge aircraft interiors and grow your career in aerospace, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take your place in the future of flight with PDS Tech Commercial.

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