Test the Future of Flight — Become a Test & Evaluation Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (First Shift)
Pay Rate: Starting at $44.22/hour
Job Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Contract

Join PDS Tech Commercial and partner with an industry-leading aviation innovator to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of next-generation aircraft systems. If you’re driven by precision, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on cutting-edge aerospace programs.

Your Impact

As a Test & Evaluation Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in validating engineering designs and ensuring systems perform as intended. From developing test procedures to analyzing performance data, your work will directly influence the quality and safety of advanced aviation technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures to validate engineering designs
• Define test configurations, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Assist in the design of component and sub-assembly hardware/software
• Coordinate the manufacture and assembly of test hardware
• Analyze and review test data for accuracy, quality, and fidelity
• Identify and escalate off-nominal results to senior engineers
• Prepare test reports and debrief materials for stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support program and project milestones
• Apply lessons learned to continuously improve testing processes
• Contribute to technical design reviews and engineering documentation

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of electrical design experience
• Familiarity with MS Visio, Zuken, or similar drafting tools
• Knowledge of instrumentation sensors and data acquisition systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Understanding of electromagnetic interference (EMI)
• Experience with wire design and installation
• Ability to analyze measurement data
• Knowledge of PLC systems and closed-loop control
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems
• Exposure to systems engineering principles
• Familiarity with LabVIEW and National Instruments (NI) hardware

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’re not just filling a role—you’re advancing your career alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace. Here’s what sets this opportunity apart:

• Work on high-impact aviation programs shaping the future of flight
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge testing technologies and methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a dynamic environment
• Competitive pay and the chance to build specialized expertise
• A culture that values innovation, precision, and continuous improvement

Ready to Take Flight?

If you’re ready to put your engineering skills to the test—literally—this is your moment. Apply today and help ensure the systems that power aviation excellence are tested, trusted, and ready for takeoff.

Submit your application now and start engineering the future.

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