Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer 3

PDS Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 209,175,000 - 223,502,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer 3 in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on developing architectures and detailed designs for electronic products, and supporting the product lifecycle with engineering expertise.

The candidate will validate designs through reviews, testing, and analysis, and will work under general direction to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions while communicating clearly with team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of System Verilog experience.
• At least 2 years of UVM required (universal verification methodology).
• Demonstrate strong digital hardware fundamentals.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Work independently with minimal oversight.
• Communicate clearly and proactively.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Take ownership of their work and deliver maintainable engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes customer and system requirements to develop basic architectural approaches and detailed specifications for various electronic products.
• Develops high-level and detailed designs consistent with requirements and specifications.
• Validates designs through various methods of review, testing and analysis.
• Identifies, tracks and statuses technical performance measures to measure progress and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Supports Supplier Management with make/buy recommendations and other technical services of limited scope.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Digital design

Documentation

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Engineering

Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer 3 El Segundo, CA Posted: 9/18/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225581

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

5

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design and Analysis Engineer 3, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#225581

Pay Rate: $73 - $78/hr

Job Description:

Analyzes customer and system requirements to develop basic architectural approaches and detailed specifications for various electronic products. Develops high-level and detailed designs consistent with requirements and specifications. Validates designs through various methods of review, testing and analysis. Identifies, tracks and statuses technical performance measures to measure progress and ensure compliance with requirements. Supports Supplier Management with make/buy recommendations and other technical services of limited scope. Provides engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product. Investigates emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Works under general direction.

Basic Requirement s:

• At least 2 years of System Verilog experience
• AT least 2 years of UVM required (universal verification methodology)
• Demonstrate strong digital hardware fundamentals.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Work independently with minimal oversight.
• Communicate clearly and proactively.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Take ownership of their work and deliver maintainable engineering solutions.

Recruiters should prioritize candidates who can clearly explain their personal technical contributions, design decisions, debugging approach, and ownership of deliverables, rather than simply listing tools or technologies used on a project.

Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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

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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