Electrical Engineer 3

Engineering

Electrical Engineer 3 San Diego, CA Posted: 7/10/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218982

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer 3, in San Diego, CA. Job ID#218982

Pay Rate: $67 - $72/hr

Job Description:

As a member of the Electrical Engineering department, you'll get to be a part of creating next generation of software-defined radios and cutting-edge communication systems.. This position will serve on-site at San Diego, CA at the Rancho Carmel campus

Responsibilities

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Electrical 3

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 5 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 3 years of experience.

Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams

Experience designing and debugging electrical circuits and/or products

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Electrical 3

Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects.

Experience with RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators

Experience with RF/Digital hardware and software

Basic Understanding of VHDL Concepts & Programming

Experience with Hardware Requirements Derivation

Proficiency with Microsoft software Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio.

Experience with AWR Microwave Office, LTSpice, Xpedition, Mentor Graphics, LabVIEW, & DOORS would be a plus.

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.

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

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• 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