• Senior Technical Designer (Interiors)

    PDS Tech Commercial (Everett, WA)


    Senior Technical Designer (Interiors) – Shape the Future of Commercial Aviation

     

    PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Global Aerospace Industry Leader

     

    Make an Impact Where Innovation Takes Flight

     

    PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a world-renowned aerospace leader to recruit a **Senior Technical Designer (Interiors)** to support the **Seats Integration Team (SIT)** within the Payloads Organization. This role is based in **Everett or Renton, WA** and plays a critical role in the installation, integration, and certification of passenger and attendant seating systems on commercial aircraft.

     

    Your work will directly influence aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, manufacturability, and the passenger experience across global airline fleets.

     

    About the Role

     

    This position spans the **entire product lifecycle** , from early customer configuration development and supplier engagement through production support and certification. As a key member of the Seats Integration Team, you will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, program teams, and leadership to deliver industry-leading interior products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

     

    You will combine technical expertise with cross-functional coordination to help certify and deliver best-in-class aircraft interiors.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead the **development and maintenance of engineering product definition**

    + Oversee the creation and modification of **design layouts** to meet customer, production, and certification requirements

    + Develop engineering product definition in alignment with company requirements and design parameters

    + Coordinate with **internal and external stakeholders** , including suppliers, to ensure compliance with applicable standards and functional requirements

    + Integrate work statements, work scope, and work transfer packages with technical and business requirements

    + Oversee and align product definition activities across business partners to deliver a functional end product

    + Investigate and resolve **complex manufacturing and engineering issues**

    + Verify the **accuracy and quality of engineering data** produced by others

    + Support validation and verification of designs through production and certification processes

    Required Qualifications

    + **Associate’s (AA) degree** in a related discipline

    + **Typically 3 or more years of related experience** , or an equivalent combination of education and experience

    + Experience in **engineering product definition**

    + Background working with or designing for **aerospace suppliers or airline customers**

    + Experience supporting **validation of compliance with regulatory requirements**

    + Strong understanding of **design for manufacturing**

    + Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience with **aircraft seating systems or interiors**

    + Software or programming experience (e.g., **Visual Basic, Python, Java** )

    + Experience supporting production environments and resolving in-service or manufacturing issues

    + Direct supplier engagement and cross-functional integration experience

     

    Take the Next Step

     

    If you’re a motivated Technical Designer ready to make a lasting impact in aerospace interiors, **apply today** and help deliver the next generation of commercial aircraft seating solutions.

     

    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:** $35.27 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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