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Software Engineer 2

PDS Defense • Redondo Beach, CA • 2h ago

Engineering

Software Engineer 2 Redondo Beach, CA Posted: 8/5/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

224554

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

Shift:

Positions Available:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 2, in Redondo Beach, CA. Job ID#224554

Pay Rate: $126 - $131/hr

Job Description:

The SW IPT is a large restricted group executing across both Development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contracts and focuses on the development and sustainment of several mission operational SW product lines, as well as the development of new capabilities as coordinated with their restricted SCI Customer. The SW IPT is a large team comprising of multiple subsystems, each with a specialized SW focus. This position is 100% on-site in a Sensitive Compartmented Investigation Facility (SCIF) located in Redondo Beach, CA.

We are looking for an energetic and passionate software engineer to join our diverse and highly skilled team as we work to provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of our Customer's national security mission in the areas of Next Generation Ground Systems, Ground Element Modernization (GEM), and SW deliveries to CONUS and OCONUS operational sites.

Responsibilities:

Perform as a C++ SW developer in a fast-paced agile team environment comprised of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) VMs, servers, and workstations

Design, code, and unit test new SW capabilities per Mathematical Algorithm Requirements (MARs)

Identify, troubleshoot, and provide/turnover SW fixes to Discrepancy Reports (DRs)

Collaborate with SW IPT subject matter experts (SMEs) and senior staff engineers across multiple SW subsystems

Basic Qualifications for Software Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 - 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 - 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 - 4 years of experience. An additional 4 years of relevant SW experience may be considered in lieu of degree

ability to obtain SCI clearance

Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills and proficiency with C++ programming

Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system

Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications for Software Engineer:

DevSecOps Test Automation experience

Experience with programming/scripting languages: C. C++. Java, Python, Perl

Strong in math and algorithms

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders

Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process

Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)

Experience developing in a Linux environment using git

Active SCI security clearance

Must Have

Intermediate/Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills and proficiency with C++ programming; Knowledge of RHEL operating system; Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Have

Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process; Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo); Experience developing in a Linux environment using git

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:

Top Secret/SCI

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

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