Embedded Software Engineer 3

Engineering

Embedded Software Engineer 3 Azusa, CA Posted: 10/1/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

226593

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

10

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Embedded Software Engineer 3, in Azusa, CA. Job ID#226593

Pay Rate: $81 - $86/hr

Job Description:

Seeking an Algorithm Computer Engineering & Design Architect to support our Flight Software Department. As a member of the Flight Software Department you'll get to implement flight software solutions. This position will serve on-site at our Azusa, California office.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience

Experience optimizing intra-SoC distributed processing across integrated FPGA, CPU, and GPU components

Expertise with advanced embedded computing platforms for high-performance, real-time processing

Experience with modern FPGAs and their integration into embedded systems

Proven ability to design and implement high-bandwidth (≈20 Gbps) real-time processing solutions

Demonstrated skill in minimizing processing latency in heterogeneous compute architectures

Strong background in mapping and fitting complex algorithms to fixed hardware configurations

Knowledge of hardware–software co-design principles for embedded/compute-intensive systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise with NVIDIA Orin Jetson platforms for high-performance, real-time processing

Ability to translate MARs into flight software code

Strong math proficiency for algorithm development and implementation

Proficiency in software development and execution for embedded/flight systems

Understanding of kernel-level concepts (OS, kernel, low-level software)

Experience working in flight environments (real-time operating systems, flight software constraints)

Experience integrating software into third-party platforms

Strong background in embedded systems development

Experience with flight hardware and hardware–software integration

Hands-on experience implementing algorithms in embedded/flight code

Familiarity with Agile project management practices

Active DoD Secret clearance

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

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• 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