Embedded Software Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. • Northridge, CA • 1d ago

Build the Future of Aerospace: Become a Principal Embedded Software Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Engineer Embedded Software to support an advanced aerospace program. This full-time consulting opportunity places you at the forefront of embedded systems development, contributing to technologies that have real-world impact and national significance.

Role Overview

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and integration of mission-critical embedded software. Your work will help power next-generation aerospace systems, delivering performance, security, and innovation where it matters most.

Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance

What You'll Do

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for complex aerospace systems

Translate system-level requirements into scalable and secure code

Collaborate with systems engineering teams to refine software requirements and interfaces

Debug and resolve issues within real-time, multi-threaded environments

Create comprehensive technical documentation including design specifications and algorithm descriptions

Contribute to proposal development and technical planning

Location & Schedule

Location: Northridge, CA 91324

Schedule: Monday to Friday, First Shift (9/80 schedule)

Contract Type: Consultant (6 Months, Contract-to-Hire)

Pay Range: $48.50 - $61.39 per hour

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field

5+ years of experience in embedded software development (3+ with Master's, 1+ with PhD)

Strong proficiency in C and object-oriented programming

Experience developing in RTOS environments and real-time, multi-threaded systems

Familiarity with ARM architectures and low-level firmware integration

Hands-on experience with Agile development tools (Jira, Git, Bitbucket)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with missile systems, launch technologies, or fire control systems

Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog)

Proficiency in system-level testing and validation strategies

Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with cutting-edge programs that challenge, inspire, and elevate. You'll join a team dedicated to technical excellence, professional growth, and delivering mission-critical solutions for the aerospace industry.

Dynamic, collaborative work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity for contract-to-hire advancement

Projects with high national and global impact

Ready to Launch Your Next Mission?

If you're driven by innovation, precision, and purpose, we invite you to apply today. Join PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of aerospace-one line of code at a time.

Pay Details: $48.50 to $61.39 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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.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

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