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# Embedded Software Engineer 3

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** Manhattan Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $168,480.0 - $178,880.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Network Interface Controllers, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, VxWorks, Real Time Systems, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9210745/embedded-software-engineer-3

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have the ability to support the architecture, development, and lifecycle management of embedded and real-time systems. The candidate will be expected to understand system requirements, how they apply to system design, and to implement and debug software to meet defined completion criteria. The candidate will have demonstrated ability to define and evolve software architectures and possess strong troubleshooting skills for complex, integrated applications and test-setup issues., Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience
Must hold an active SCI clearance at the time of application
Experience leading a software team
Expert level proficiency in embedded C/C++ development
Extensive experience with real-time operating systems like VxWorks
Full-cycle software development proficiency from requirements to testing
Proficiency in creating and maintaining comprehensive software documentation throughout the development lifecycle
Proficiency in bus implementation and communication protocols such as 1553 and SpaceWire

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM)
Experience in supporting or leading proposal activities
Proficiency in writing system requirements and making key tradeoffs in code efficiency, memory, and cost
Experience working in Agile software development
Experience with software development leveraging CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins

## Description

As a Payload Flight Software Lead, you will lead the design, architecture, development, integration, test and verification of flight software solutions for embedded and real-time systems. Specifically, you will produce and maintain architectural artifacts (block diagrams, interface control documents, traceability matrices, and trade studies). You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams-including Systems Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test. You will analyze system capabilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to program intent, output requirements, data acquisition, programming methods, and control strategies. This position will include defining and architecting the system and will require close collaboration with team members of other projects within the organization for security architecture designs, as well as external partners and customers.


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