Design Engineer - AeroMotion

Engineering

Design Engineer - AeroMotion

Monroe, WA Posted: 10/7/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Shift: 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer - AeroMotion, in Monroe, WA.

Job Description: Design Engineer will develop, plan organize and conduct complex design assignments and be responsible for supporting all aspects of design and analysis for actuation. Candidates will be familiar with testing hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems components.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform duties in support of new product and sustaining designs
• Coordinate with other Engineering and technical groups to develop, implement, monitor, and status assignments
• Responsible for completing development, design, testing and certification assignments for new design or modifications. Develops creative, scientific alternatives during course of job assignments to reach desired outcome.
• Initiate designs or incorporate design improvements utilizing CATIAV5 and V6 or SolidWorks software with an emphasis on modeling and drafting
• Consults and coordinates with other engineering and manufacturing personnel to coordinate design function and resolve technical problems. Consults with supplier to discuss and remedy issues in a more timely and efficient manner.
• Requests and coordinates work performed by Engineering support groups, Experimental, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management for the project
• Maintains contact with Product Support Engineering and production departments to resolve engineering problems impeding production and to assist in the incorporation of new design concepts and changes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other related field.

Required Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software
• Familiarity preferred with software packages such as KissSoft, LabView, MatLab Simulink, MathCad
• Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player both internally and externally

Preferred Qualifications

• Hydraulic Actuators – Internal Locking and Non-Locking
• Hydraulic Valves, Reservoirs, Accumulators, Pumps
• Hydraulic Power Packs
• Linear and Rotary Electro-mechanical actuators
• Ball-screws, Roller Screws, ACME Screws
• Gears, Splines and Planetary Gear Sets
• Electronic Enclosures
• Preferred experience with the following:
• Manufacturing processes used to make these types of products
• Materials and Processes used for these type of products
• Finishes and tolerances associated with these type of products
• MMPDS Material Properties, SN Curves etc.
• Regulatory requirements for qualifying and certifying these types of components
• Vibration modes and testing associated with these types of components and systems
• Desirable to understand thermal considerations associated with these types of components and systems
• Tests & methods used to qualify these types of products
• Motors and control
• Strong presentation skills
• Familiarity preferred with software packages such as KissSoft, LabView, MatLab Simulink, MathCad

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled