Senior Avionics Design & Analysis Engineer

PDS Defense, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Free career counseling

401(k)

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Everett, WA is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer to contribute to avionics system design and certification across the aircraft lifecycle. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and safety teams to ensure compliance with FAA/EASA standards and drive robust system architecture.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, leading technical reviews, and supporting certification planning and project execution in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of experience or Master's with 7+ years or PhD with 4+ years.
• Strong knowledge of airworthiness regulations and FAA/EASA processes.
• Experience in avionics system design and certification programs.

Responsibilities

• Interface with design engineering teams on avionics systems and certification efforts.
• Develop hardware/software interface definitions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support ODA and Certification management by tracking project status.

Skills

FAA/EASA regulations

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

System requirements design

Modeling & simulation

Airplane avionics

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or related field

PhD in related field

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. in Everett, WA is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer to contribute to avionics system design and certification across the aircraft lifecycle. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and safety teams to ensure compliance with FAA/EASA standards and drive robust system architecture.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, leading technical reviews, and supporting certification planning and project execution in a dynamic aviation environment.