• 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
• To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.

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//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 OrdinanceVEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled