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Design and Analysis Engineer 4

Everett, WA 98207

Posted: 05/14/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c7eLatxC0JUpZXOx5Rz5C48= Pay Rate: 88.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 16097

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Design and Analysis Engineer 4
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $88/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret Security Clearance (Active Secret or Interim Secret required to start).

  • Schedule: Full-time | 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

  • Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Support the engineering design, development, integration, testing, and certification of mission avionics systems, ensuring seamless integration with software and higher-level platforms.

  • Assist in the development, validation, verification, and decomposition of system-level requirements.

  • Develop and execute test plans and procedures in support of system validation and certification activities.

  • Coordinate system-level integration of avionics hardware and software components.

  • Support execution of critical tests to validate avionics performance against system requirements.

  • Provide technical oversight and coordination with suppliers and software teams to ensure compliance with engineering and design requirements.

  • Support the full product lifecycle, including proposal development, design, production, flight testing, laboratory testing, and in-service support.

  • Conduct trade studies and support proposal efforts for future upgrades and new business opportunities.

  • Coordinate FAA, military certification, and airworthiness activities related to mission avionics systems.

  • Collaborate with specialty engineering teams, including safety, cybersecurity, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC) groups.

  • Troubleshoot avionics systems, production labs, and aircraft technical issues.

  • Perform technical investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions (RCCA).

  • Support communication, navigation, networking, and RF-based systems including radio systems, military GPS, Link 16, military chat systems, and related communications technologies.

Requirements:

 

  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret Security Clearance (Active Secret or Interim Secret required to start)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field (Electrical Engineering preferred).

  • 3+ years of engineering experience.

  • Experience with communication systems, FAA and/or military environments, troubleshooting, and systems integration.

  • Experience with RF systems, including radio communications, military GPS, Link 16, or related communication systems.

  • Networking experience.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with software development processes.

  • Knowledge of RF engineering principles, communication systems, navigation systems, flight management systems, and mission control systems.

  • Experience with defensive systems, avionics troubleshooting, and aircraft systems.

  • Experience with hardware/software integration and avionics LRUs.

  • Experience with FAA and military certification requirements.

  • Experience conducting Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) and technical investigations.

  • Experience managing suppliers and technical subcontractors.

  • Experience developing requirements and evaluating maintenance, certifications, or airworthiness directives.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

Take your career to new heights—apply today!

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Meet Your Recruiter

Gus Sanchez

Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives.

Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client’s efficiency and productivity.

Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran.

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