Design Engineer - AeroMotion

PDS Defense, Inc.

Monroe (WA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Career counseling services

401(k)

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Monroe, WA is seeking a Design Engineer - AeroMotion to develop and manage complex design assignments for actuation systems. You will support design, testing and certification while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to resolve issues and push innovative concepts.

The role requires strong CAD skills (CATIA/SolidWorks) and leadership capabilities, with a focus on delivering reliable, high-performance electro-mechanical components for aerospace applications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
Strong CAD experience with CATIA/SolidWorks.
Proven leadership and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work with multiple engineering groups.

Responsibilities

Support new product and sustaining designs.
Coordinate with engineering and technical groups to develop and monitor assignments.
Complete development, design, testing and certification tasks.
Develop designs using CATIA V5/V6 or SolidWorks with emphasis on modeling/drafting.
Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to resolve issues.
Request and coordinate work from Engineering support groups, Experimental, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
Maintain contact with Product Support and production to resolve engineering problems.

Skills

CATIA

SolidWorks

Teamwork

Leadership

Organizational skills

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Simulink

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

KissSoft

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Simulink

MathCad

Job description

Engineering

Design Engineer - AeroMotion

Monroe, WA Posted: 10/7/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 226664

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Shift: 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer - AeroMotion, in Monroe, WA.

Job Description: Design Engineer will develop, plan organize and conduct complex design assignments and be responsible for supporting all aspects of design and analysis for actuation. Candidates will be familiar with testing hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems components.

Job Responsibilities

Perform duties in support of new product and sustaining designs
Coordinate with other Engineering and technical groups to develop, implement, monitor, and status assignments
Responsible for completing development, design, testing and certification assignments for new design or modifications. Develops creative, scientific alternatives during course of job assignments to reach desired outcome.
Initiate designs or incorporate design improvements utilizing CATIAV5 and V6 or SolidWorks software with an emphasis on modeling and drafting
Consults and coordinates with other engineering and manufacturing personnel to coordinate design function and resolve technical problems. Consults with supplier to discuss and remedy issues in a more timely and efficient manner.
Requests and coordinates work performed by Engineering support groups, Experimental, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management for the project
Maintains contact with Product Support Engineering and production departments to resolve engineering problems impeding production and to assist in the incorporation of new design concepts and changes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other related field.

Required Qualifications

Strong familiarity with CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software
Familiarity preferred with software packages such as KissSoft, LabView, MatLab Simulink, MathCad
Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player both internally and externally

Preferred Qualifications

Hydraulic Actuators – Internal Locking and Non-Locking
Hydraulic Valves, Reservoirs, Accumulators, Pumps
Hydraulic Power Packs
Linear and Rotary Electro-mechanical actuators
Ball-screws, Roller Screws, ACME Screws
Gears, Splines and Planetary Gear Sets
Electronic Enclosures
Preferred experience with the following:
Manufacturing processes used to make these types of products
Materials and Processes used for these type of products
Finishes and tolerances associated with these type of products
MMPDS Material Properties, SN Curves etc.
Regulatory requirements for qualifying and certifying these types of components
Vibration modes and testing associated with these types of components and systems
Desirable to understand thermal considerations associated with these types of components and systems
Tests & methods used to qualify these types of products
Motors and control
Strong presentation skills
Familiarity preferred with software packages such as KissSoft, LabView, MatLab Simulink, MathCad

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

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: