Ensure Compliance. Elevate Safety. Shape the Future.
Join PDS Tech Commercial as an Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer!

Location: Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12 Months)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, First Shift (7 AM – 3:30 PM)
Starting Pay : $66.34 per hour

Exclusive Bonus Opportunity!
A limited time bonus program is currently available for this role.  Speak with your recruiter today to determine eligibility before its gone!  Offer expires September 30th, 2025.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer to lead high-impact investigations and drive solutions that directly safeguard aerospace product safety and regulatory compliance. In this critical role, you’ll work at the intersection of engineering excellence, compliance integrity, and operational safety — contributing to the trust placed in every aircraft we help build.

• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations related to regulatory compliance and airworthiness issues using structured methodologies (e.g., aerospace Problem Solving Model)

• Partner with engineering teams across Systems, Structures, Payloads, and Propulsion to identify systemic root causes, develop containment strategies, and implement corrective actions

• Interface with FAA representatives, suppliers, functional leaders, and regulatory experts to align investigations and corrective actions

• Prepare investigation documentation that meets FAA and ODA standards, supporting Part 25 compliance requirements

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening investigative processes and compliance frameworks

• Serve as a trusted resource to both technical teams and executive leadership, translating complex findings into actionable plans

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry

• 9+ years of relevant experience in aerospace, regulatory compliance, certification, or related engineering fields

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and guide technical investigations independently

• Capable of collaborating with senior leadership and regulatory bodies
  
  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:

• Experience with RCCA tools such as 5-Whys, Fishbone, or BPSM

• Familiarity with FAA Regulatory Compliance, ODA procedures (8100.15), and commercial airplane certification processes

• Experience working with FAA or other regulatory authorities

• Background in aircraft systems design or analysis (Flight Controls, Avionics, Hydraulics, etc.)

• Pilot’s license or A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) License

At PDS Tech Commercial, your expertise in airworthiness and regulatory compliance won’t just fill a role — it will shape the future of flight safety. As a Military Friendly® Employer, we proudly welcome veterans and service members transitioning into civilian careers.

We Offer:

• Industry-competitive compensation

• Exposure to complex, high-visibility aerospace projects

• A collaborative, innovation-driven culture

• Opportunities to grow as a technical leader while making a real-world impact

If you’re passionate about aviation safety and regulatory integrity, apply today to become a Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer with PDS Tech Commercial — where your work matters from the factory floor to the skies above.

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