Project Engineer 4

Engineering

Project Engineer 4 Everett, WA Posted: 3/3/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

215866

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer 4, in Everett, WA.

Job Description:

This is a high visibility role with technical assignments that directly support the BCA Program's top-level goals, initiatives, and challenges. The project engineer will be responsible for one or more projects and will provide technical, business and integration leadership for the Program on technical issues requiring cross-functional and cross-organization leadership. You should be willing to take on projects that you may not have a full technical understanding of and stretch beyond your experience base. You will have opportunities to lead and collaborate with people from all over the world, to create and deliver innovative solutions to complex technical problems, while maintaining compliance with US and Foreign regulations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Be an integral part of supporting BCA models in-service, in-production and under development, supporting programs such as 737, 767, 777, 777X, 787, PD, Core and the next generation of commercial airplanes

• Lead special projects and initiatives in the areas of safety, certification, and performance as well as program issues as directed by the Program Chief Program Engineer and Director of Engineering

• Commercial aircraft design and/or analysis experience within Airframe, Flight Sciences, Interiors, Propulsion or Systems Experience with certification, working with FAA regulations and Regulatory Administration

• Develop integrated plans, establish and lead teams, monitor and respond to technical developments throughout the life of a customer introduction program

• Manage risk & opportunities, and support cross-functional & cross-Integrated Product Team issues

• Lead cross-functional technical integration, certification and project management in support of resolving complex issues to help deliver airplanes, return airplanes into service, resolve supply chain issues, mitigate risks, actualize opportunities, delivery and production stream sustainability

• Lead detailed investigations to ensure system integration and compliance, with requirements and to preclude safety issues

• Communicate routinely with Internal and External Customers (peers, stakeholders, senior and executive leadership), Regulators and/or suppliers

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 10+ years' experience performing complex engineering or system integration work

• 7+ years' experience in leading and/or managing complex projects

• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers and business partners

• 9+ years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Skills:

• 7+ years of experience with Transport, 7-Series and/or McDonnell Douglas Aircraft

• 5+ years of experience with US and/or foreign aircraft certification/regulatory processes

• 14+ years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Good communication skills and a self-starter that takes initiatives without supervision

• Adaptable and able to operate in a dynamic environment to meet objectives on time

• Certification and/or experience working with FAA regulations and Regulatory Administration

• Project Management exposure / experience (e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI/PMI 99-001-2008)

• Ability to quickly analyze, understand, organize and communicate complex technical concepts/problems across multiple disciplines

• Experience with leading major design changes through multiple phases of product and certification lifecycle

• Ability to work out of comfort zone, where process definition does not exist or is unclear

• Take ownership/initiative, pull teams together, establish battle rhythm and remove roadblocks

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience(e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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