Design the Systems That Keep Aircraft in Control — System Analysis & Design Engineer
PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry

Location: Everett, WA (100% Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract (12 months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Pay Rate Starting at : $70.10-$88.00 per hour

Where Engineering Precision Meets Flight Safety

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aerospace leader to hire a System Analysis & Design Engineer specializing in flight control systems. In this senior-level role, your work will directly impact the safety, performance, certification, and reliability of large commercial aircraft—from early design through production and in-service support.

Your Role and Impact

As a Senior Flight Control Systems Integration and Safety Engineer, you will design, analyze, test, and certify critical flight control systems and components. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to ensure systems meet rigorous regulatory standards while supporting manufacturing and fleet operations worldwide.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

Decompose airplane-level requirements into system- and component-level requirements

Develop, analyze, and document flight control system requirements supporting mission and trajectory objectives

Participate in and lead certification efforts, including system safety analysis, FMEA, fault tree analysis, and regulatory traceability

Resolve requirement conflicts and technical issues through analysis and design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems

Perform and document validation and verification analysis and testing at system and component levels

Monitor and analyze tests, author test reports, review supplier test data, and lead test failure resolution

Coordinate cross-functionally with avionics, pilots, safety, aerodynamics, software teams, suppliers, airline customers, and regulatory agencies

Develop technical solutions and dispositions to ensure customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance

Work independently under general direction in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

5–7 years of technical experience working with Flight Control Systems

U.S. Person status required for Export Control compliance (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)

Regular and predictable attendance

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

5+ years of related engineering experience or equivalent education/experience

Experience with System Safety Analysis (FMEA, fault tree analysis, common cause analysis, single/multiple failure analysis)

Knowledge of ARP 4754 and ARP 4761

Experience with flight control system and component architecture

Background in requirements development, design, analysis, and verification & validation

Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM Rational DOORS

Experience with regulated, safety-critical hardware and software in certified environments

Typical Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience

Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience

PhD with 4+ years of experience
(ABET accreditation preferred)

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect experienced engineers with mission-critical aerospace programs that shape the future of flight. You’ll enjoy:

Highly competitive hourly pay

Long-term contract stability on a 12-month program

Collaboration with industry-leading engineers and flight experts

A culture focused on safety, innovation, and technical excellence

The opportunity to work on aircraft systems that carry millions of passengers worldwide

Ready to Engineer What’s Next?

If you’re passionate about flight safety, systems engineering, and solving complex technical challenges, this role is built for you.

Apply today and help design the systems that keep aircraft safely in control.

Pay Details: $70.10 to $88.00 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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