Test & Evaluation Engineer 2

PDS Defense, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay (in some locations)

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer 2 in Everett, WA to join our Test & Evaluation team.

You will design test plans, create test hardware, and develop systems to meet broad testing requirements while ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in structural and mechanical testing, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with urgency and ownership.

Qualifications

• Strong background in structural and mechanical testing.
• Experience designing test systems and hardware.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, procedures, and test equipment/software to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Design, develop, and integrate test systems to support testing activities.
• Create test hardware to meet comprehensive test requirements across testing scenarios.
• Review and validate test data, ensuring accuracy prior to delivery to customers.
• Prepare and publish detailed test reports summarizing findings.
• Research test technologies to enhance efficiency and capability.
• Interface with project teams and management to implement test engineering solutions.
• Demonstrate ownership and urgency to drive project outcomes.

Skills

Test planning

Hardware design

Systems integration

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Tools

Test equipment

Test software

Job description

Engineering

Test & Evaluation Engineer 2 Everett, WA Posted: 7/21/2026

Job ID#: 219105

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Duration: 52

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 2

Job Description

Client is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Structural & Mechanical Testing Engineer to join our Test & Evaluation team. This engineer will play a vital role in developing test plans and procedures, designing test hardware, and conducting structural tests to ensure that company products and services comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

In this position, you will design, develop, and integrate test systems, as well as design test hardware, software, and systems to achieve comprehensive test requirements that encompass the full spectrum of testing. You will review and validate test data, preparing and publishing detailed test reports. Additionally, you will conduct research in test technologies to improve efficiency and capability, while interfacing with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement effective test engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in structural and mechanical engineering, excellent analytical skills, prior testing experience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. A self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency and a commitment to taking ownership of projects will thrive in this role.

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer 2, in Everett, WA. Job ID#219105

Pay Rate: $56 - $61/hr

• Develop test plans, procedures, and test equipment/software to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Design, develop, and integrate test systems to support testing activities.
• Create test hardware to meet comprehensive test requirements across various testing scenarios.
• Review and validate test data, ensuring accuracy and quality prior to delivery to customers.
• Prepare and publish detailed test reports that summarize findings.
• Research test technologies that enhance testing efficiency and capability.
• Manage multiple projects while interfacing with project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement effective test engineering solutions.
• Exhibit self-motivation and a sense of urgency, taking ownership of projects to drive successful outcomes.

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
• DailyPay (in some locations)

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

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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