Embedded Software Engineer

IT/Technical

Embedded Software Engineer Kent, WA Posted: 4/23/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

217015

Job Category:

IT/Technical

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

6 months

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer, Kent, WA. Job ID#217015

Pay Rate: $88.00- 110.00

****US Citizenship is required. ****

****Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. ****

Responsibilities :

• Leads code generation for highly embedded systems

• Leads development of a broad, open-architecture approach

• Works with a multi-disciplinary team to rapidly prototype hardware solutions

• Responsible for developing code and ensuring proper execution on target processors

• Independently performs work scope

Basic Hiring Criteria :

• Minimum 5 years embedded programming experience with languages such as C, C++, Linux, and/or PetaLinux

• Experience with hardware-software integration

• Embedded C++ is the top skill

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience with and knowledge of aerospace systems and/or electrical systems

• Experience with CMake

• Highly motivated self-starter capable of executing as part of a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team

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:

Top Secret/SCI

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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

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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

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