Software Engineer-Embedded 4

Engineering

Software Engineer-Embedded 4 Kent, WA Posted: 3/4/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

215872

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Embedded 4, in Kent, WA. Job ID#215872

Pay Rate: $85 - $90/hr

Job Description:

Familiarity with C/C++, Linux or PetaLinux development required. Familiarity with CMake is preferred. Candidates should have experience with and knowledge of aerospace and/or electrical systems as well as hardware development and bring up. Seeking highly motivated self-starters capable of executing as part of a fast paced multi-disciplinary team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports code generation for highly embedded systems

• Supports development of broad, open-architecture approach

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

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

• Works under general supervision.

Required Skills:

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

• Experience with hardware-software integration

Preferred Skills:

• 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

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Top 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