Systems Engineer 3

Engineering

Systems Engineer 3 Camarillo, CA Posted: 8/26/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218439

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer 3, in Camarillo, CA. Job ID#218439

Pay Rate: $129 - $134/hr

Job Description:

A major Aerospace company is looking for an Engineer Systems 3 to support our EA-18G Programs. As a member of the EA-18G software team you'll get to provide systems engineer support our Growler Block 1 and Growler Block 2 programs.

Responsibilities:

Analyze and contribute to software system designs

Understand interfaces between multiple subsystems

Develop test procedures for requirements verification and validation

Perform basic validation activities such as module-level integration testing and regression testing

Analyze test results, log defects, and collaborate with developers for issue resolution

Work as part of an Agile team, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

Collaborate with our customers, internal NGC sites, and other technical disciplines

Participate and contribute to peer reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical inter-change meetings

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 3:

BS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 years of experience, or MS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 3 years of experience.

Ability to write clear functional/technical requirements

Experience conducting integration, functional, regression, and performance testing on embedded software systems.

Proficiency with requirements-based testing and validate traceability from system requirements to test cases in IBM DOORS or equivalent RMS

Familiarity in Agile sprint planning, test iteration cycles, and DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline activities.

Strong analytical skills for root-cause analysis and defect tracking

Effective written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration

Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently on defined scopes

Participate in formal reviews, walkthroughs, and audits

Collaborate with systems engineers to interpret Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), and system architecture documentation.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Active Secret Clearance

Ability to work onsite fulltime

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Systems 3:

Experience conducting integration, functional, regression, and performance testing on embedded software systems.

Design and lead comprehensive test strategies, including system-level integration, performance, and compliance testing

Conduct validation activities, assess test metrics, and ensure verification results meet software requirements and stakeholder expectations

Analyze complex test data, lead root-cause investigations, and coordinate defect remediation across cross-functional teams

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:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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