Electrical Network & Digital Connectivity Engineer – Power the Future of Connected Aircraft

Location: Everett, WA
Type: Full-Time, Consultant (12 months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (7:00 AM–3:00 PM)
Pay Rate: Starting at $56.92 per hour

Drive Innovation in Aerospace Connectivity

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace pioneer to hire an Electrical Network and Digital Connectivity Engineer. In this role, you will help ensure seamless digital connectivity across multiple aircraft platforms, supporting essential systems such as the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), Corenetwork, Avionics Gateway, Maintenance Access Terminal and more. Your work will directly impact the ability of airlines to access real?time airplane data—critical for safe, efficient and informed flight operations.

You will be part of a collaborative, hands-on engineering team working 100% onsite in Everett, WA, supporting aircraft systems from concept through certification and beyond.

What You’ll Do

As an Electrical Network and Digital Connectivity Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing, validating and supporting advanced digital systems across several aircraft models. Your work will include:

System & Architecture Development

• Develop and document moderately complex electrical and electronic system requirements.

• Design hardware, software and interface specifications across diverse aircraft architectures.

• Translate high level requirements into detailed operational, architectural and integration specifications.

Supplier & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with suppliers on hardware, software and interface specification development.

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance and seamless system integration.

Testing, Validation & Troubleshooting

• Validate system designs through lab and airplane testing.

• Define and configure lab setups for connectivity system evaluation.

• Develop and execute integrated test plans and procedures.

• Create software scripts to support or automate testing workflows and analysis.

• Troubleshoot fielded hardware and software issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Research, Innovation & Certification Support

• Research emerging technologies to identify opportunities for integration into future programs.

• Participate in installation design and certification activities for network and connectivity systems.

• Develop operational use cases and performance evaluation strategies.

• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to build architecture mapping and simulation environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, mathematics, physics or related field.

• 5+ years of related experience (or Master’s with 3+ years; PhD with experience).

• Proficiency with Linux/UNIX operating systems.

• Solid understanding of network, hardware, software systems and technical system architecture.

• Experience with systems engineering principles: requirements, functional decomposition, integrated design, verification and evaluation.

• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting cross-functional teams.

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FAA certification processes.

• Experience with system design and integration during aircraft development programs.

• Strong troubleshooting ability in both software and hardware aerospace environments.

• Experience reading and interpreting software logs and code.

• Familiarity with MBSE tools and model-based development practices.

• Demonstrated project management skills in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Experience collaborating with cross-organizational stakeholders and customers.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re stepping into a role where your work shapes the future of aerospace connectivity. Here’s what you can expect:

• A dynamic and collaborative engineering environment grounded in innovation and continuous learning.

• The chance to work with cutting-edge digital and network systems used across major aircraft platforms.

• A supportive culture that values problem-solving, teamwork and technical excellence.

• Opportunities to gain hands-on experience throughout the entire system lifecycle—from concept to certification to sustained operations.

• Competitive compensation and a consistent weekday schedule, giving you balance while working on impactful, high visibility projects.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re an experienced engineer looking to apply your network, connectivity and systems expertise to groundbreaking aerospace programs, we want to hear from you. Take the next step toward an exciting opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial.

Apply today and help build the future of connected flight.

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