MP&P Engineer 4

Engineering

MP&P Engineer 4 Tukwila, WA Posted: 8/28/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225241

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a MP&P Engineer 4, in Tukwila, WA. Job ID#225241

Pay Rate: $80 - $85/hr

Job Description:

Our mission is to develop, implement, and sustain Non-Destructive Evaluation & Measurement technologies and processes for BCA Programs. We aim to be the recognized industry leader in Non Destructive Evaluation solutions that support product lifecycle sustainment and high-rate production. We modernize inspection methods to expand what s possible and deliver solutions that ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of products.

The Nondestructive Testing Customer Support and Emerging Technology team provides certification and qualification services across the value stream for NDE. The team supports commercial and defense aircraft including: 737, 747, 767, 777, 787, KC-46, & B1B. The team works to innovate and mature NDT technology for internal stakeholders and external customers. This team spans the entire product life cycle from product development to active airframe support and post-production test & evaluation.

This team supports diverse non-destructive evaluation and measurement technology applications for commercial and defense products produced or supported by the Client. There is an opportunity to experience different business unit needs and support a diverse selection of commercial and defense aircraft in different phases of their production lifecycle. By working on this team an individual is able to impact programs across the enterprise and have an opportunity to grow a broad network across all..

The successful candidate will have a strong desire to work with technical and non-technical audiences, and be a self-starter. There must be a desire to do non-destructive evaluation work and have a general base of NDE knowledge and/or experience. In addition, understanding of basic analysis techniques to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes will be required. Experience in writing non-destructive inspection procedures for commercial and commercial-derivative aircraft is strongly valued.

Position Responsibilities:

Develops NDE procedures in support of airline customer maintenance inspections

Designs NDE reference standards in support of inspection procedures

Develops engineering specifications and other documents to meet customer needs

Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to business needs

Assists with development and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements

Performs routine tests and audits to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements

Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions

Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements

Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas

Required Skills:

Bachelor, or Master of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics

10+ years of engineering experience

Preferred Skills:

5+ years of aerospace engineering experience

5+ years of NDT experience

Experience with CAD systems such as CATIA, Solidworks

Experience with NDI systems: ultrasonics, eddy current, radiography

Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Excellent communication skills

Excellent skills with various computing systems

Excellent documentation and technical writing skills

Excellent time management skills to manage several simultaneous projects effectively and across various geographical locations

Knowledge of materials science with metals and/or composites

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled