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# Design and Analysis Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** Tukwila, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,810.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Rapid Prototyping Process, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Computerised Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=sRh0HZ&offset=71&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3EDesign+and+Analysis+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EDrive+Innovation+in+Aerospace+%E2%80%94+Lead+Cutting-Edge+Design+%26+Certification+EffortsStep+Into+a+High-Impact+Engineering+Role+with+PDS+Tech+CommercialPDS+Tech+Commercial+is+partnering..&SIDW=d1e3b736a1edaf1bcf0660a39c242c7d.VUlEPTcxNTc1MDQ4

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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


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