Flight Deck Design Engineer – Shape the Future of the Cockpit

PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry
Location: Everett, WA 98204 (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6–12 Month Contract)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Pay Rate Starting at : $48.30  per hour

Design the Cockpits That Power Safer, Smarter Flight

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a motivated Flight Deck Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation commercial aircraft cockpits. In this role, you’ll help define the flight deck environment from early design through certification, production support, and in-service improvements—directly influencing pilot experience, aircraft safety, and operational efficiency.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including pilots, flight operations, manufacturing, suppliers, and regulatory partners to deliver best-in-class flight deck solutions.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

As a Flight Deck Design Engineer, you will:

Lead component and detail design efforts for complex mechanical and electrical flight deck systems

Develop and document system requirements, specifications, and design solutions using model-based engineering tools

Translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs, and interface specifications

Create and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Specification Control Documents/Drawings (SCDs)

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies

Support factory and flight line teams to resolve emergent production and in-service issues

Coordinate cross-functionally with manufacturing, crew operations, safety, supply chain, software teams, suppliers, airline customers, and regulatory agencies

Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance and system integration

Contribute to system safety analyses, fault tree analyses (FTAs), and reliability considerations

Research and evaluate emerging technologies for potential application

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution

2+ years of related engineering experience

Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Experience supporting aircraft systems, flight deck components, or cockpit design

Familiarity with model-based engineering and numerical analysis tools

Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

Work onsite on high-visibility aerospace programs shaping next-generation aircraft

Competitive hourly pay with consistent first-shift schedule

Collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and safety

Opportunity to gain exposure across the full aircraft lifecycle—from design to in-service support

Partnership with PDS Tech Commercial, a trusted leader in aerospace and aviation staffing

Ready to Design What Pilots Rely On Every Day?

If you’re passionate about aerospace engineering and want your work to directly influence flight safety and cockpit innovation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Flight Deck Design Engineer and help define the future of flight.

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.                                               

 

Pay Details: $48.30 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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