Software Engineer 5

• Engineering
• Software Engineer 5

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Melbourne, FL Posted:

5/5/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 217663

Job Category:

Engineering Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

• PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 5, in Melbourne, FL Job ID#217663

• Job Description:

• The Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international.

As a key member of the Avionics Test Engineering team, the Principal Electrical Engineer will primarily support internal customers such as Factory. Here you will be given hardware and/or software tasks developing product tests for a variety of Aerospace products. If you don't want to be limited to only hardware or software engineering this position is for you, as knowledge of both are essential to this position. The primary responsibility for this position is to support manufacturing and service test solutions for Aerospace products. The engineer who fills this position will develop strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. This position will heavily utilize hardware and software development and debug skills on multi-rack test stations used to test Aerospace products. These test stations may include but are not limited by the following test equipment: Digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, power supplies and electronic loads. This position will also support thermal and vibration test equipment and software suites for environmental stress and screening requirements of Aerospace products. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering positive attitude, be highly responsive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and strive to perform high-quality work proactively and efficiently. This person will consistently demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with all levels of the organization and will routinely go above and beyond expectations in performing their work. This is a multi-faceted role requiring versatility across a variety of tasks in a highly collaborative environment. The role requires working closely with engineers and leaders, at various locations around the globe, to ensure project success. They will use independent judgment to make decisions in day-to-day job responsibilities the majority of the time under general supervision. Organizationally, the role reports to an Engineering Manager in the Avionics Test Engineering organization. Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot HW & SW solutions
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical and systems engineering) to ensure the electrical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach
• Ability to reverse engineer existing equipment (e.g., documenting something that is already built)
• Support automated test software development
• Review, and verify automated test procedures that will drive software changes required to support operations
• Present project / technical status to peers, internal management and customers
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills - ability to multitask and delegate work to support technicians, engineering project assistants, and peers
• Demonstrate knowledge of hardware processes, tools, methods, work flow, and best practices Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Desired Skills
• Have good communication, documentation, and collaboration/teamwork skills
• Software development experience/proficiency - LabView and/or C# is a plus
• Must be able to read electronic schematics
• Must have experience working on RF (Radio Frequency) devices
• Have domain knowledge of avionics products
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills 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.

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