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PDS Defense

Embedded Software Engineer 3

Job Description

Engineering Embedded Software Engineer 3

Rolling Meadows, IL Posted:

9/18/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 225580

Job Category:
Engineering Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

4 PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer 3, in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Pay Rate:

$77 - $82/hr Designs, develops, operates and maintains software components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, aircraft protection and display systems, and electrical systems. Interfaces with other engineering functions and program staff. Basic Qualifications for Engineer Embedded Software 3 STEM degree Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C++11 Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware using real time operating systems Active Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Embedded Software 3 BS Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering Experience with Object Oriented Programming in C++11 Knowledge with scripting languages (Python, Batch, etc.) Experience with Software development methodologies and frameworks such as Agile in a team environment. Experience testing, debugging, and integrating Embedded Software on target hardware using VxWorks Active Secret Clearance Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and activities. 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:

Secret Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.

com/candidate-privacy/ or https:

//pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ 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

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Bonuses/Stipends
  • Dental Insurance

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An Embedded Software Engineer designs or improves the embedded computer software that supports specialized hardware for certain products, devices or systems. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance.

$112,640 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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