Design and Analysis Engineer

PDS Inc.
Tukwila, WA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$170,810.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Rapid Prototyping Process Verification and Validation (Software) Systems Integration Technical Data Management Systems Computerised Systems Information Technology

Job description

  • Lead technical supplier management, ensuring alignment of schedules, deliverables, and program milestones
  • Review and approve technical drawings and engineering documentation
  • Oversee qualification test planning and execution with suppliers
  • Ensure compliance with FAA certification standards and requirements
  • Manage conformity verification and validation processes
  • Integrate supplier performance into the broader program timeline and risk management strategy
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams
  • Provide technical leadership on mission computing systems (preferred experience area)
  • Analyze test results and implement improvements to ensure performance and compliance

Requirements

  • 10-15 years of experience in engineering design, analysis, or systems integration
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in qualification testing and validation
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field
  • Strong experience with supplier coordination and technical oversight
  • Proven ability to interpret and approve engineering drawings and technical data
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, prototype development environment, * Experience supporting FAA certification processes
  • Background in mission computing systems or avionics integration
  • Prior work with rapid prototyping or advanced aerospace development programs
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, If you’re an experienced engineer ready to take ownership of critical systems, guide supplier performance, and drive certification success-this is your opportunity.

Benefits & conditions

  • Premium compensation starting at $82.12/hour
  • The chance to work with a globally recognized aerospace innovator
  • Involvement in cutting-edge prototype development programs
  • A collaborative, high-performance culture that values technical leadership and innovation
  • Exposure to advanced certification and compliance processes
  • This is your chance to contribute at a strategic level and help shape the future of aerospace engineering., Pay Details: $82.12 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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

About the company

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