Software Engineer III - Embedded (Engineer III) - Defense Systems Division

Design and develop embedded software for ammunition handling systems, thermal management systems, aeromechanical systems, turbo machinery, and various electronics., * Requirement Analysis, Allocation, Derivation, and Traceability

• Trade Studies, and Risk Analysis
• Architectural and Module design
• Module implementation and verification
• Algorithm development, modeling and simulation using MATLAB
• Regulatory compliance to customer safety and security standards
• Technical communication in presentation and document formats
• In-House and field integration and test

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BSCS/BSEE) with 5-7 years related experience.
• Mastery of software engineering methodologies and best practices for embedded application development in C/C++ language.
• Experience in various Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) models (Waterfall, V, Iterative, Incremental, Spiral, Agile, etc.) and Application Lifecycle Management tools.
• Extensive experience with hardware interface development including board bring-up, operating system bring-up, and device driver development.
• Proficient with peripheral hardware interfaces (UART, USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, RS232, RS422, etc.) and protocols such as CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, etc.
• Hands on experience with electronics test and measurement equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, digital multi-meter, etc.).
• Experience with RTOS and safety-critical processes.
• Experience with MOSA principles or FACE technical standards is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. gov’t/DOD issued security clearance.

$102,305.00 - $170,240.00 / yr parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan United States, California, Irvine Sep 04, 2026, Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $102305 to $170240 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

The Defense Systems Division is part of the Parker Aerospace Group, located in Irvine, California. Our products are used across military and commercial platforms globally. We specialize in cutting edge thermal management systems and components including fans, pumps and compressors, ammunition handling systems, weapon scoring systems, dynamic pressure sensors, piezoelectric accelerometers, towed targets, reeling machines, and associated telemetry.

For over fifty years, we have been a leader in defense products, contributing to the operational success of some of the most advanced military platforms worldwide.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.’ Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.