Design the Motion Behind the Future of Flight | Design Engineer – AeroMotion

Location: Monroe, WA 98272

Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift

Job Type: Full-Time, 6-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $70.00–$100.00 per hour

Turn Complex Engineering Challenges into Solutions That Move Aviation Forward

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to find an experienced Design Engineer – AeroMotion for an exciting opportunity in Monroe, Washington.

In this highly technical role, you'll help develop and advance sophisticated aerospace actuation systems, supporting everything from initial design and analysis through testing, certification, production, and sustaining engineering. You'll work with hydraulic and electro-mechanical components while collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Support, and supplier teams.

If you're an innovative engineer who thrives on solving complex mechanical challenges and turning concepts into flight-ready solutions, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Design Engineer – AeroMotion, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Develop, plan, organize, and execute complex engineering design assignments involving aerospace actuation systems.
  
• Support both new product development and sustaining engineering designs.
  
• Complete development, design, testing, and certification assignments for new products and design modifications.
  
• Develop creative and technically sound engineering alternatives to achieve project objectives.
  
• Create new designs and incorporate design improvements using CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks, or similar CAD platforms, with an emphasis on modeling and drafting.
  
• Coordinate with Engineering and other technical groups to develop, implement, monitor, and report on project assignments.
  
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and other engineering personnel to resolve technical and production challenges.
  
• Work directly with suppliers to troubleshoot issues and drive timely, efficient solutions.
  
• Coordinate work performed by Engineering support groups, Experimental, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management.
  
• Partner with Product Support Engineering and production teams to resolve engineering issues that may impede manufacturing.
  
• Support the successful incorporation of new design concepts and engineering changes.
  
• Contribute to the testing and evaluation of hydraulic and electro-mechanical system components.
  

Required Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who bring a strong combination of technical expertise, collaboration, and engineering leadership.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another related engineering field.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong familiarity with CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
  
• Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership.
  
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively as a team player with both internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Ability to work across engineering disciplines to solve complex technical challenges.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas will help you stand out:

Actuation & Mechanical Systems

• Hydraulic actuators, including internal locking and non-locking designs
  
• Hydraulic valves, reservoirs, accumulators, and pumps
  
• Hydraulic power packs
  
• Linear and rotary electro-mechanical actuators
  
• Ball screws, roller screws, and ACME screws
  
• Gears, splines, and planetary gear sets
  
• Electronic enclosures
  
• Motors and control systems
  

Aerospace Design, Testing & Manufacturing

• Manufacturing processes associated with actuation and mechanical components
  
• Materials and processes used in aerospace products
  
• Finishes and tolerances associated with precision components
  
• MMPDS material properties and S-N curves
  
• Regulatory requirements for component qualification and certification
  
• Vibration modes and vibration testing
  
• Thermal considerations affecting components and systems
  
• Testing methods used to qualify aerospace products
  

Additional Technical Skills

• Familiarity with KissSoft, LabVIEW, MATLAB Simulink, and/or Mathcad
  
• Strong technical presentation and communication skills
  

Why Join Us?

This is more than an opportunity to create drawings and models. It's a chance to work on sophisticated systems where precision, reliability, and engineering innovation directly support the future of aviation.

Through PDS Tech Commercial, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside talented professionals supporting a recognized leader in the aviation industry.
  
• Apply your expertise to challenging hydraulic and electro-mechanical actuation technologies.
  
• Participate throughout the engineering lifecycle, from initial design through testing, certification, manufacturing, and production support.
  
• Collaborate across multiple engineering and manufacturing disciplines.
  
• Expand your experience with advanced aerospace technologies and complex mechanical systems.
  
• Earn a highly competitive $70.00–$100.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
  
• Build valuable experience on a high-impact aerospace engineering program.
  

Ready to Put Your Engineering Expertise in Motion?

If you're ready to tackle complex aerospace engineering challenges and play a key role in developing the systems that help move modern aircraft, PDS Tech Commercial wants to connect with you.

Apply today for the Design Engineer – AeroMotion opportunity in Monroe, WA, and put your expertise to work helping shape what's next in aviation.



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