Now Hiring: Systems Engineer
Shape the Future of Aerospace Innovation
PDS Tech Commercial is looking for a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our team, partnering with a leading aerospace organization in Everett, WA. This is a powerful opportunity to influence next-generation aircraft development while supporting complex, safety-critical systems that define the future of flight.
Drive System Architecture. Strengthen Safety. Lead Engineering Excellence.As a Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in requirements engineering, system architecture, verification & validation, and cross-functional technical integration. Your work will directly support aircraft-level system development, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. This is a high-impact, hands-on engineering role—ideal for professionals who thrive in multidisciplinary environments and want to contribute to major aerospace programs.
What You’ll DoLead and support requirements definition, decomposition, and allocation across aircraft, system, and item levels.
Develop and maintain functional and logical system architecture.
Support safety activities including FHA, PSSA, CMA, SSA, and FMEA/FMES in alignment with engineering and regulatory standards.
Ensure traceability from top-level requirements through system implementation.
Plan, develop, and execute verification and validation activities across the V-model lifecycle.
Guide collaboration across hardware, software, safety, and test engineering teams during development and integration.
Prepare documentation for certification efforts and support FAA/EASA requirements.
Participate in technical design reviews, audits, and engineering interchange meetings.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
9+ years of experience in the systems engineering lifecycle (or Master’s +7 years, PhD +4 years).
Strong expertise with the Systems Engineering V-Diagram process.
Knowledge of safety assessments: FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, FMEA/FMES.
Familiarity with certification frameworks such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, and DO-254.
Strong analytical ability, technical writing proficiency, and collaborative communication skills.
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 QualificationsExperience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
Systems modeling using SysML/UML, Cameo, or equivalent tools.
Experience leading test planning and execution across integration levels.
Background in aircraft design, development, and certification processes.
Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll support world-class aerospace programs while growing your career in a highly technical, forward-thinking environment. We offer:
Competitive pay starting at: $66.33 per hour
A full-time 12-month consulting role with potential for extension
First-shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
The chance to work on cutting-edge systems that shape aviation’s future
A collaborative culture that values innovation, precision, and continuous improvement
We’re committed to connecting top engineering talent with impactful opportunities that elevate both career growth and industry innovation.[
Ready to Elevate Your Career?If you’re an experienced systems engineer looking for a challenging role with industry influence and real technical depth, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help define the next era of aerospace engineering.
Pay Details: $66.33 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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