Design and Analysis Engineer 5

PDS Defense, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer 5 in Albuquerque, NM. This senior role leads electronic hardware development, from requirements to testing, for high-speed, low-latency systems.

You will collaborate with software/firmware teams, perform design reviews, and mentor engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in analog/digital design, subsystem integration, and firmware, with a passion for solving challenging hardware problems and delivering reliable hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field required.
• 9+ years in design, development, and integration of complex electronic systems.
• 5+ years in analog/digital circuit design and power systems.
• 5+ years in subsystem requirements development.
• Minimum Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Derive and document hardware requirements from system specifications.
• Design, develop, and test mixed-signal circuits and systems.
• Lead PCB layout and schematic work and coordinate with firmware teams.
• Write SSOWs for fabrication and related contracts.
• Perform simulations and analyses to validate performance.
• Mentor EE team and conduct design reviews (TRR, PDR, CDR).

Skills

Electronic systems design

Analog & digital circuits

Firmware development

Requirements tracking/verification

Subsystem integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Mentor Graphics (Xpedition, Capital Suite)

SiMetrix

Job description

Engineering

Design and Analysis Engineer 5 Albuquerque, NM Posted: 3/4/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

215887

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer 5, in Albuquerque, NM. Job ID#215887

Job Description:

This position will serve as our lead Electronics Engineer for a team tasked with requirements definition, and design/development/test of new electronic hardware solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with electronic design (analog and digital); high speed, low latency systems; firmware development, requirements tracking/verification; assembly and test of subsystems; integration of subsystems into the final system; and a passion for finding solutions to solve interesting problems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Derive and document hardware requirements from system-level specifications.
• Experience with developing and defining electronic subsystems and unit-level architecture.
• Ability to write SSOWs for board fabrication or other related contractual work.
• Applies technical expertise when deriving and writing electronics related requirements (voltage, current, power, and signal integrity)
• Design, develop, and test mixed-signal electronic circuits and systems.
• Lead the design and implementation of PCB layouts and schematics.
• Collaborate with software and firmware engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components.
• Participate and Conduct design reviews (i.e. TRR, PDR, and CDR's).
• Perform simulations and analyses to validate design performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues during development and testing phases.
• Provides mentorship and guidance for designs made by EE team

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 9+ years of experience with the design, development, and integration of complex electronic systems or subsystems
• 5+ years of experience researching, developing, or evaluating electrical, electronic, computer, software and/or firmware requirements
• 5+ years of experience with analog and/or digital circuit design, packaging techniques, and/or power systems
• 3+ years of experience developing subsystem requirements

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in Mentor Graphics (Xpedition, Capital Suite...)
• Proficient SiMetrix (Simulation tool for circuit analysis)
• Electro-Optical and IR sensors, ensuring proper integration and functionality.
• Experience with high speed, low latency electronic design.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor's degree with 14 or more years' experience, Master's degreee with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

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:

Top Secret

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

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