Structure & Payload Design Engineer 2

Engineering

Structure & Payload Design Engineer 2 North Charleston, SC Posted: 5/6/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

217673

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

6 mo

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structure & Payload Design Engineer 2, in North Charleston, SC. Job ID#217673

Job Description:

As an associate design engineer, you will have the opportunity to manage systems associated with airplane interiors including light limiting headers, closets, partitions, stow bins and wiring. The statement of work spans the product lifecycle: supporting customer configuration development, fabrication and manufacturing, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, and supporting the product through the production and certification processes. You will use your ability to combine the expertise and resources of the interiors organization to certify and deliver the best products within the industry.

Position Responsibilities:

Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.

Assists the performance of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

Supports the management of supplier performance, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals.

Supports IRC production floor during first-of or complex builds.

Assists in the development of new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort.

Supports the investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.

Develops, maintains and modifies payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.

2+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Bachelor's + 2 years experience, Master's + 0 years experience).

2+ years of experience with 3-D modeling (Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SketchUp, Pro-E, 3DX, etc.) and/or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.

Experience working within cross-functional engineering and production team.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

2+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, design and engineering release processes.

Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

Working knowledge of standard business software (MS Office Suite).

Ability to meet plan delivery deadlines when assigned.

Understanding and demonstrated experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.

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 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