Design the Future of Connected Aviation — Join as a Design & Analysis Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (25 Weeks, 4 Days)

Pay Rate Starting at : $53.27 /hour

Make an Impact Where Innovation Takes Flight

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation industry to bring on a Design and Analysis Engineer who is ready to make a tangible impact. In this role, you’ll help ensure cutting-edge connectivity systems perform seamlessly—from lab validation to real-world aircraft environments.

This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering innovation and real customer experience, contributing to solutions that power modern aviation and keep people connected around the world.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the Network and Digital Connectivity Lab Test Team, you will:

• Verify moderately complex electronic and electrical system requirements
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop hardware, software, and interface specifications
  
• Design, execute, and document integrated test plans and procedures
  
• Validate system performance through lab and airplane testing environments
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve fielded hardware and software issues
  
• Support airplane installation design and certification efforts
  
• Engage directly with customers to understand real-world use cases
  
• Evaluate connectivity systems (IP networks, wired and wireless) for performance and reliability
  
• Configure laboratory test setups and support flight test evaluations
  
• Develop scripts to automate testing and analysis workflows
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field
  
• 5+ years of experience in an electrical design engineering environment
  
• Proven experience writing and executing test plans
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems hardware/software integration
  
• Strong troubleshooting skills in networking and aerospace systems
  
• Background in network/system testing and verification
  
• Knowledge of telecommunications (SATCOM, Wi-Fi, cellular systems)
  
• Familiarity with FAA certification processes
  
• Experience in systems engineering and requirements development
  
• Proficiency with Linux/UNIX operating systems
  
• Exposure to Model-Based Development tools
  
• Demonstrated ability to work across cross-functional teams and customer environments
  
• Experience supporting airplane development or integration programs
  

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’re not just taking a role—you’re stepping into a career that matters.

• Work with Purpose: Your contributions directly impact the reliability and performance of aircraft systems used worldwide
  
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values respect, inclusion, and diverse perspectives
  
• Real-World Innovation: Test solutions not just in theory—but in environments that mirror how customers truly operate
  
• Professional Growth: Gain exposure across engineering, testing, and customer-facing functions
  
• Competitive Compensation: Strong hourly pay in a high-demand field
  
• Meaningful Experience: Be part of projects that influence decisions across a major aviation organization
  

Ready to Take Off? Apply Today

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to help shape the future of connected aviation—we want to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your engineering expertise to a team that’s redefining what’s possible in aerospace.



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.                                               



 

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