Lead the Future of Flight – Senior Systems Engineer (777-9 Program)

Location: Everett, WA
Pay: Starting at $81.39 /hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Job Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Consultant Assignment (Onsite)

Shape the Next Generation of Aviation

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to bring on a highly experienced Systems Engineer to support the groundbreaking 777-9 program. In this senior-level role, you will serve as a key integration focal, leading cross-functional engineering efforts that directly impact aircraft certification and entry into service.

This is your opportunity to influence complex, large-scale aerospace systems and play a pivotal role in delivering one of the most advanced commercial aircraft in the world.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead and coordinate system integration efforts across multiple engineering disciplines by:

• Driving special projects to advance system maturity toward 777-9 Amended Type Certification (ATC) and Entry Into Service (EIS)
• Defining, decomposing, and managing system requirements, including traceability and verification planning
• Leading cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and ensure alignment across subsystems and suppliers
• Overseeing system architecture optimization, balancing safety, reliability, cost, maintainability, and certification requirements
• Identifying and managing technical risks, issues, and opportunities, and leading mitigation strategies
• Conducting detailed investigations and verification activities to ensure compliance with certification standards
• Communicating with executive leadership, internal teams, suppliers, and regulatory authorities to align on technical direction and program status

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field
• 15+ years of experience in complex engineering or system integration
• 8+ years of experience leading or managing complex engineering projects
• 5+ years of experience building relationships with senior stakeholders, executives, and cross-functional teams
• 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:

• 10+ years of experience with transport-category aircraft 
• 5+ years of experience with aircraft certification and regulatory processes (FAA or international)
• Proven experience leading major design changes across the product lifecycle
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and certification compliance
• Project management experience (PMBOK or similar frameworks)

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect elite engineering talent with industry leaders shaping the future. In this role, you’ll gain:

• Highly competitive pay for your expertise
• The opportunity to work on a flagship commercial aircraft program
• A collaborative, innovation-driven engineering environment
• Direct exposure to executive leadership, regulators, and global stakeholders
• The chance to make a lasting impact on aviation safety and performance

This is more than a contract—it’s a defining career opportunity at the forefront of aerospace innovation.

Take the Lead—Apply Today

If you're ready to drive system-level innovation and lead complex integration efforts on a world-class aviation program, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help bring the future of flight to life with PDS Tech Commercial.

Your expertise can help shape what’s next in aviation.

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