Design and Analysis Engineer 3

Engineering

Design and Analysis Engineer 3 Everett, WA Posted: 7/13/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218998

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

25

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer 3, in Everett, WA. Job ID#218998

Job Description:

This position will assist in defining and integrating engine controls, fire detection, APU and fuels systems across our commercial airplane fleet. Projects involve analyzing and translating requirements into system architecture, hardware, software and interface specifications. Work with a worldwide customer and supply base to develop system components and validate designs through both laboratory and airplane testing. Review documentation and generate artifacts to demonstrate compliance with relevant regulatory and customer requirements. Work on airplane systems throughout the entire product lifecycle from initial concept through certification and delivery. We are continually evolving the state of the art in commercial air transport.

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Position Responsibilities:

Candidate will be required to work with other engineering disciplines.

Develops general configuration concepts for associated vehicle systems.

Analyzes and translates requirements into system, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.

Supports design of propulsion sub-systems and components.

Employs various testing, analysis, modeling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance.

Supports development of concepts for future propulsion systems.

Applies(y) requirements for propulsion systems, auxiliary power systems and vehicle fuel and tank systems.

Utilizes and applies(y) Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to speed innovation, increase operating efficiencies and assist in development, integration and certification of complex systems.

Tests and validates to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.

Solves problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or related technical field of study.

Minimum 2+ years of engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Familiarity with engineering processes and methods.

Experience with model-based development tools.

Experience working with cross functional teams.

Demonstrated project management skills.

Knowledge of FAA / EASA certification.

Experience with ARP4754 Product Development.

Experience with ARP4761 Safety Assessment.

Experience with Agile methodology.

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.

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 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