Payloads Design Engineer 3 - (10 OPENINGS)

Description:
Now hiring (10 openings): Payloads Design Engineer 3 in Everett, WA — 12-month contract via CTS International at $80/Hour.

Company is seeking Experienced Payloads Design Engineers to support the Washington Interiors Team.

- Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
- Develops, maintains and modifies basic structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle.
- Performs tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
- Assists with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.
- Supports investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
- Works under general supervision.
- Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- Experience with engineering processes and tools; including CSDT, CATIA, ENOVIA, PDM, and associated release processes.
- Experience with aircraft cabin and cargo engineering products and designs.
- Experience with engineering support within a production system.
- Experience with direct engagement working with/for aerospace suppliers or airlines.
- Experience supporting the validation of compliance to regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with regulators.
- Experience with Design for manufacturing.
- Experience with Aircraft cargo compartment and handling system design, integration, and/or certification.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Basic understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
- Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release processes.
- Company experience is a plus
- 2+ years of experience in program or project management, leading project and/or program proposals of varying complexity (including: development and execution of schedule milestones, financial assessments, resource assessments, risk and/or issues management, etc.).
- Demonstrates good problem solving skills and critical thinking.
- Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences). 5+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Job Number: 377606
Job Location: Everett, WA
Rate: Up to $80.00/Hour
Duration: 12+ months
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 06/30/2026
Firm Name: CTS INTERNATIONAL
Address: 160 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 250
City, State: ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Phone: 425/451-0051
Fax Phone: 425/635-7630
Email: cjhunter@ctsinternational.com
Website: www.ctsinternational.com
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