Mfg Technology Analyst 4

Engineering

Mfg Technology Analyst 4 Everett, WA Posted: 5/28/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218220

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Mfg Technology Analyst 4, in Everett, WA. Job ID#218220

Pay Rate: $71 - $76/hr

Job Description:

Leads the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.

Leads the review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products.

Coordinates the development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations.

Leads activities to develop, document and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.

Debugs and leads resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.

Leads handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis.

Leads research and implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.

Leads development, establishment, monitoring and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.

Leads execution and documentation of software research and development projects.

Consults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.

Leads software project management activities and software supplier management functions.

Leads tracking and evaluation of software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance with project plans and industry standards.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Seven (7) or more years of professional experience in software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, verification, process/tool deployment, supplier and project coordination, research, and troubleshooting.

Experience in Agile software development using workflow tools and platforms such as VS Code and Gitlab.

Experience developing embedded real-time software with C, C++, Java, Python, Rust, or Ada.

Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS).

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels.

Understanding of the interactions between hardware, software, and system safety.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 9+ years of related work experience .

Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems.

Knowledge of host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components.

Knowledge of software programming languages and databases and the ability to apply to the software domain. Programming languages encompass higher order languages, auto-coded languages and assembly languages.

Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints.

Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software.

Knowledge of general and software development and testing tools, capability and usage. Examples include compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interface builders, post processing tools, requirements management tools, and web authoring tools.

Knowledge of domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches. Domain examples include data processing, ground support, tools and analysis models. Examples of characteristics and constraints that impact software include operating systems, fidelity and information processing capacity. Examples of products include aircraft, missiles, airborne/shipboard/space systems/ground-based support systems.

Knowledge of supplier assessment processes including Preferred Supplier Certification and Work Transfer Process. Elements of assessment to include supplier's past performance, business processes, capacity plan, statement of work evaluation, risk mitigation plan, capabilities and lean practices in order to rate supplier viability to support the Boeing company s goals and objectives. Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting and appraisal, and optimize the contribution of the people involved using project management tools.

Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

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 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