Design and Analysis Engineer 5

PDS Defense, Inc.; Everett (WA); Presencial; USD 138 000 - 145 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Direct deposit

Free career counseling

401(k)

Selectable paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Resumo da oferta

PDS Defense, Inc. in Everett, WA is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer 5 to lead avionics design efforts for aircraft programs.

This role emphasizes system requirements, hardware and software interface specification, and rigorous verification to ensure compliance with aviation standards. The position requires extensive avionics experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication as you collaborate with global teams, suppliers, regulators, and internal stakeholders across military and

Qualificações

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical design/avionics engineering.
• Experience in avionics design and related fields.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and documents electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Designs hardware, software and interface specifications.
• Tests and validates to meet requirements.
• Assists in monitoring supplier performance for integration and compliance.
• Ensures compliance with ARP4754A, DO-178 and DO-254.
• Solves problems for fielded hardware/software across lifecycle.
• Researches technology advances for customer and business needs.

Conhecimentos

Avionics design

System integration

Strong communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Formação académica

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Engineering (preferred)

PhD in Engineering (optional)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Engineering

Design and Analysis Engineer 5 Everett, WA Posted: 4/16/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 216754

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Duration: 6 mo

Shift: 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer 5, in Everett, WA. Job ID#216754

Pay Rate: $100 - $105/hr

Job Description:

Our team is currently hiring Avionics Design Engineers. The Avionics team play a crucial role in supporting the aircraft lifecycle, including research, design, analysis, build, certification, delivery, and in-service support.

Ideal candidate should demonstrate industry-leading expertise in one or more electronic systems across multiple aircraft, along with the ability to lead a team of engineers toward a common goal. Strong communication skills are essential, as effectively conveying complex technical ideas to senior leadership is critical for success in this role. You will collaborate directly with a global, multicultural team of engineers, as well as pilots, airline customers, suppliers, regulators, and various internal stakeholders, including lab operations, flight operations, logistics, financial operations, features strategy, and leadership across all company commercial and military airplane programs. If this opportunity interests you, we would like to extend an invitation to join us.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and documents 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.
• Ensures compliance with appropriate regulations and certification requirements, including ARP4754A, DO-178, and DO-254.
• Solves problems concerning fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
• Research specific technology advances for potential application to customer and company business needs.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options (Everett, WA or Seattle, WA).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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.
• 15+ years of experience working in an electrical design engineering environment.
• Experience in avionics design and a background in related fields within the avionics industry.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Flight Management Systems, Displays, inertial reference systems, SATCOM, MMR, Radios and navigation, etc.
• Pilot's license and/or experience working in the flight deck
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail

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.

• direct deposit
• free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• select paid holidays
• short-term disability insurance
• skills training
• employee referral bonus
• affordable medical coverage plan
• DailyPay (in some locations)

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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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

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