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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer 3, in Seattle, WA. Job ID#218582
Pay Rate: $65 - $70/hr
Job Description:
We are seeking a collaborative and technically strong engineer to join our onsite team in Seattle, WA. In this role, you will support network and systems integration testing for aerospace products, helping validate robust connectivity solutions across the product lifecycle. You will work with aircraft systems from development through certification and delivery, partnering with internal and external customers to support high-quality, service-ready hardware and software.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to laboratory and airplane testing, support troubleshooting of fielded systems, and help verify that system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
What You ll Do
Verify moderately complex electronic and electrical system requirements
Support the development of hardware, software, and interface specifications with internal customers and cross-functional teams
Test and validate system designs to ensure operational and functional requirements are met
Troubleshoot fielded hardware and software issues across the product lifecycle
Contribute to airplane installation design and certification efforts for Network and Digital Connectivity systems and airplane programs
Work with organizations across Commercial Airplanes, Global Services, and Test & Evaluation to support end-to-end system verification
Engage with airline customers to understand intended use cases for network and connectivity solutions
Develop operational use cases and define how systems will be evaluated against them
Write detailed integrated test procedures and plans, and execute those plans in lab and airplane environments
Define and configure laboratory test setups
Participate in flight test evaluation of Connectivity and Network systems
Create software scripts to support and/or automate test procedures and analysis
Evaluate the performance, reliability, and stability of connectivity Internet Protocol (IP) links, wired and wireless
What Makes This Role Exciting
This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple functions and see the bigger picture. You ll collaborate with customers to understand their needs, troubleshoot real-world issues, and help support the organizations that maintain, service, and operate products. Your work will influence decisions and improvements across making a meaningful impact from the ground up.
If you re energized by collaboration, curious about how customers interact with technology, and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of connected aviation, this team is the place to be.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
5+ years of experience working in an electrical design engineering environment
Experience in writing and executing test plans
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with electrical systems hardware and software integration
Experience in computer networking systems, with strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in aerospace software and hardware environments
Knowledge of network or systems testing and verification
Telecommunications experience in cellular, SATCOM, ground servers for SATCOM, or Wi-Fi
Experience in systems engineering, including requirements development, functional decomposition, allocation, integration, analysis, and verification
Familiarity with engineering processes and methods
Knowledge of FAA certification processes
Experience supporting system integration during an airplane development program
Experience working and communicating with cross-functional teams and customers, both internal and external
Demonstrated project management skills in a fast-paced, highly integrated environment
Experience with Model-Based Development tools
Experience with Linux/UNIX operating systems
Education / Experience:
Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET 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.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
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:
Pay Rate: $65 - $70/hr
Job Description:
We are seeking a collaborative and technically strong engineer to join our onsite team in Seattle, WA. In this role, you will support network and systems integration testing for aerospace products, helping validate robust connectivity solutions across the product lifecycle. You will work with aircraft systems from development through certification and delivery, partnering with internal and external customers to support high-quality, service-ready hardware and software.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to laboratory and airplane testing, support troubleshooting of fielded systems, and help verify that system designs meet operational and functional requirements.
What You ll Do
Verify moderately complex electronic and electrical system requirements
Support the development of hardware, software, and interface specifications with internal customers and cross-functional teams
Test and validate system designs to ensure operational and functional requirements are met
Troubleshoot fielded hardware and software issues across the product lifecycle
Contribute to airplane installation design and certification efforts for Network and Digital Connectivity systems and airplane programs
Work with organizations across Commercial Airplanes, Global Services, and Test & Evaluation to support end-to-end system verification
Engage with airline customers to understand intended use cases for network and connectivity solutions
Develop operational use cases and define how systems will be evaluated against them
Write detailed integrated test procedures and plans, and execute those plans in lab and airplane environments
Define and configure laboratory test setups
Participate in flight test evaluation of Connectivity and Network systems
Create software scripts to support and/or automate test procedures and analysis
Evaluate the performance, reliability, and stability of connectivity Internet Protocol (IP) links, wired and wireless
What Makes This Role Exciting
This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple functions and see the bigger picture. You ll collaborate with customers to understand their needs, troubleshoot real-world issues, and help support the organizations that maintain, service, and operate products. Your work will influence decisions and improvements across making a meaningful impact from the ground up.
If you re energized by collaboration, curious about how customers interact with technology, and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of connected aviation, this team is the place to be.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
5+ years of experience working in an electrical design engineering environment
Experience in writing and executing test plans
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with electrical systems hardware and software integration
Experience in computer networking systems, with strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in aerospace software and hardware environments
Knowledge of network or systems testing and verification
Telecommunications experience in cellular, SATCOM, ground servers for SATCOM, or Wi-Fi
Experience in systems engineering, including requirements development, functional decomposition, allocation, integration, analysis, and verification
Familiarity with engineering processes and methods
Knowledge of FAA certification processes
Experience supporting system integration during an airplane development program
Experience working and communicating with cross-functional teams and customers, both internal and external
Demonstrated project management skills in a fast-paced, highly integrated environment
Experience with Model-Based Development tools
Experience with Linux/UNIX operating systems
Education / Experience:
Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET 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.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
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
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