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Distance Exact 10 miles 15 miles 25 miles 50 miles 65 miles 100 miles 500 miles Advanced Search &nbsp Search Job Details Engineering Equipment & Tool Designer 3 Renton, WA Posted: 7/21/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 219106 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 26 Shift: 1 Positions Available: 2 PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Equipment & Tool Designer 3, in Renton, WA. Job ID#219106 Pay Rate: $50 - $55/hr Job Description: In this role, you will serve as contributors to help support the implementation and sustainment of new and existing build plans that significantly impact the quality and cost performance of the program. We re seeking innovative, detail- oriented planners who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a problem-solving mindset to complex production challenges. Join us and help shape the future of commercial aviation! Primary Responsibilities: Investigates and develops complex equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to satisfy aerospace product design and build requirements. Participates in design reviews, collects design requirements, creates and revises drawings and models, researches the application of robotics, automation and new technology to support the build plan. Creates off-load packages, specifications, purchase requests and usage instructions for equipment and tooling. Checks designs for compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements. Develops and documents equipment and tooling inspection and usage instructions, preventative maintenance plans, and user training. Provides technical support for engineering changes and discrepancies by investigating problems and analyzing data to identify solutions. Maintains hardware and software configuration. Assesses and makes recommendations for disposition of equipment and tooling. Basic Qualifications: 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications: Associate s Degree and 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Familiar with 3D Modeling tools Experience with drawing, reading and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) 1 or more years of experience with Project Management experience Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.). 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 To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit tadpgs.com or pdsdefense.com 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 Already have an account? Login here © PDS Defense Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | EEO Statement and Legal Notices |

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Equipment & Tool Designer 3 Renton, WA Posted: 7/21/2026
Associate - W2
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Equipment & Tool Designer 3, in Renton, WA. Job ID#219106
Pay Rate: $50 - $55/hr
3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
No Clearance
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
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
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Associate s Degree and 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiar with 3D Modeling tools
Experience with drawing, reading and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
1 or more years of experience with Project Management experience
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