Design and Analysis Engineer 2

PDS Defense, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Everett, WA seeks a Design and Analysis Engineer 2 to design, implement, and maintain software for network systems supporting the Commercial Airplane 787 program.

Responsibilities include translating concepts to architectures, integrating electrical systems, and validating designs through lab and flight testing. The role requires 1–3 years of software engineering experience, familiarity with software development, and collaboration with customers on specifications.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of software engineering experience.
• Understanding of software development and be able to recognize issues in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents moderately complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Designs software and interface specifications.
• Coordination with customers on the development of software and interface specifications.
• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
• Solves problems concerning fielded software over the entire product lifecycle.
• Participate as a contributing member to airplane installation designs and certification efforts.
• Engage with airline customers to understand their intended use of Network Systems.
• Create software scripts to support and/or automate testing procedures and analysis.
• Maintain configuration matrix for customer configurations and architectures.
• Work engineering releases for airplane definition and options.

Skills

Python

Software development understanding

Tools

Enovia PDM

Job description

Engineering

Design and Analysis Engineer 2 Everett, WA Posted: 9/26/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

213232

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

5

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer 2, in Everett, WA. Job ID#213232

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $59.00

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining software for network systems to support our client's Commercial Airplane 787 program. All projects center on the translation of concepts and customer requirements to specific architectures and operational specifications including the physical integration of electrical systems and components into our complex airplanes. Validate designs through both laboratory and airplane testing. Work with aircraft systems from initial concept through certification, delivery, and through their production life. Develops and documents moderately complex electronic and electrical system requirements. Designs hardware, software and interface specifications. Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements. Assists in monitoring supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements. Solves problems concerning fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle. Research specific technology advances for potential application to company business needs. Responsibilities may vary based on project assignments and team priorities; not all listed duties may be assigned to every individual in this role:

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and documents moderately complex electronic and electrical system requirements
• Designs software and interface specifications
• Coordination with customers on the development of software and interface specifications
• Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Solves problems concerning fielded software over the entire product lifecycle
• Participate as a contributing member to any airplane installation designs and certification efforts for Network Systems and Airplane Programs
• Engage with airline customers to understand their intended use of Network Systems
• Create software scripts to support and/or automate testing procedures and analysis
• Maintain configuration matrix for customer configurations and architectures
• Work engineering releases for airplane definition and options

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of software engineering experience
• Understand software development and be able to recognize issues in documentation

Preferred experience with the below software:

• python
• Enovia PDM

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).

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