Engineer the Software That Powers Mission-Critical Aerospace Systems

Embedded Software Engineer
San Diego, CA |Starting at  $64.00/hr | 6-Month Consultant Role | 9x80 Schedule

Build Embedded Software Where Performance, Security, and Reliability Matter

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in aerospace and defense, to hire an Embedded Software Engineer for an on-site role in San Diego, California. In this position, you’ll design and develop embedded and real-time software that supports advanced, mission-critical systems used to protect and connect people around the world.

This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in technically complex environments, enjoy working across disciplines, and want their software to make a real-world impact.

What You’ll Do

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll contribute across the full software lifecycle while working on cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies. Your responsibilities will include:

Designing, developing, integrating, and testing embedded software for cryptographic and software-defined radio systems

Developing software for embedded and real-time operating environments

Collaborating with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test teams

Working within an Agile development environment using modern DevOps tools

Analyzing system requirements, performance, and constraints to resolve complex technical challenges

Supporting low-level firmware and multi-threaded real-time embedded applications

Applying formal software lifecycle practices from requirements through verification and testing

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5+ years of related experience

OR Master’s degree with 3+ years

OR PhD with 1+ year

Strong proficiency in C and C++

Solid understanding of object-oriented programming

Experience across the full software development lifecycle

Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time systems

Experience integrating low-level firmware in complex, multi-threaded environments

Familiarity with static analysis and unit testing

Experience using Git, Jira, Bitbucket, and Agile development processes

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Software Defined Radios

Experience with avionics operating systems

Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, UltraScale+, VERSAL)

Experience with Yocto/PetaLinux

Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)

Experience with TCP/IP networking

Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using software libraries

Experience with Rust

Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development

Familiarity with FPGA technologies (VHDL/Verilog), bare-metal drivers, or PowerPC architectures

Familiarity with NSA security standards, HAIPE, OTNK, or IKE

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with the most advanced aerospace and defense programs in the industry. When you join our team, you gain:

Highly competitive hourly compensation

Exposure to groundbreaking, mission-critical technologies

A collaborative, innovation-driven engineering culture

The opportunity to work alongside industry-leading technical experts

Support from a trusted staffing partner committed to your professional growth

Ready to Make an Impact with Your Code?

If you’re an embedded software engineer ready to work on complex systems that truly matter, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace technology with PDS Tech Commercial.

Pay Details: $64.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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