Job Listing Description

Instrumentation Engineer – Lead Advanced Test & Calibration Systems in Aviation

Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract (12 Months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay Rate Starting at : $63.04  per hour

Drive Precision Where Aviation Performance Is Proven

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of complex test and calibration systems.

In this highly technical and influential role, you will define standardized test methods, guide instrumentation design, and ensure data integrity across advanced aviation test programs. Your expertise will directly impact program success, customer confidence, and the validation of next-generation aircraft systems.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, document, and standardize test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity

• Lead the creation, improvement, and approval of test procedures and calibration processes

• Design calibration systems, test fixtures, and data acquisition architectures

• Develop data processing tools, algorithms, calibration procedures, and supporting software

• Guide teams designing test hardware, software, and systems to meet program objectives

• Lead technical design reviews and oversee test team debriefs

• Analyze, process, format, and approve test data prior to customer delivery

• Establish data expectations using historical trends and validation methods

• Ensure calibration system readiness, data validity, and compliance with program requirements

• Lead cost-effective verification and validation strategies

• Manage baselines and changes to scope, requirements, cost, schedule, risk, and supply chain

• Lead proposal development, estimates, and statement-of-work approvals

• Communicate plans and performance across cross-functional stakeholder teams

• Mentor and train engineers while working independently with minimal direction

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

• Extensive engineering design experience (typically 20+ years)

• Strong project management expertise

• Experience with Integrated Test Vehicle (ITV) design

• Experience with airplane systems instrumentation and wind tunnel instrumentation

• Proficiency with drafting tools such as MS Visio, Zuken, CATIA, AutoCAD, or similar

• Expertise in instrumentation sensors and data/control acquisition systems

• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and airplane electrical systems

• Systems engineering experience

• Proficiency with LabVIEW and National Instruments (NI) hardware
  
  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

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Understanding of electromagnetic interference (EMI)

• Experience with PLCs and closed-loop control systems

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience

• Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience

• PhD with 4+ years of experience

• Degree must be from an accredited program in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

• Partner with a premier aviation organization on complex, high-visibility programs

• Competitive pay aligned with senior-level expertise

• First-shift schedule supporting work-life balance

• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence advanced test engineering practices

• Collaborative, high-performance culture focused on technical excellence and innovation

Ready to Lead the Future of Aviation Testing?

If you’re a senior Instrumentation Engineer who thrives in complex environments and wants to drive precision, performance, and innovation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take your expertise to new heights with PDS Tech Commercial.

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