Systems Engineer 4

Engineering

Systems Engineer 4 Everett, WA Posted: 5/12/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

217747

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer 4, in Everett, WA Job ID#217747

Pay Rate: $77 - $82/hr

Job Description:

The ideal candidate is adaptable, demonstrates curiosity and a learning mindset, has previous experience in Systems Engineering, and has proven ability to lead cross functional teams through complex technical issues.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Aerial Refueling Systems Engineers. Responsibilities of a successful candidate will include the following:

Develop, document and maintain system requirements according to airworthiness regulatory, customer, and contract requirements.

Design hardware, software and interface specifications.

Analyze, translate and implement requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications, showing traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

Test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.

Resolve product integration issues and production anomalies.

Support fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.

Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry from an accredited university

9+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace or similar industry

5+ years in Systems Engineering or Design Engineering (e.g. Systems, Flight Sciences, Interiors, Propulsion, Safety)

Fundamental understanding of systems engineering principles (e.g. requirements, development assurance, and/or functional integration)

Current holder, or possess ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Familiarity with model-based system engineering (MBSE) development practices

Familiarity with data processing tools such as MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages

Familiarity with computer-aided-design applications such as CATIA or Solidworks

Education / Experience:

Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

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