• Embedded Software Engineer 3

    PDS Defense (San Diego, CA)


    Engineering

    **Embedded Software Engineer 3** San Diego, CA Posted: 5/1/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    211175

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    32

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    2

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer 3, in San Diego, CA. Job ID#211175

     

    Pay Rate: $150 - $182/hr

    Job Description:

    an Embedded Software/Systems Engineer local to San Diego, CA. This person will be responsible for being a strategic leader in the development of cutting-edge System-on-a-Chip (SoC) for a military communication application for the Department of Defense. The individual selected for the role will be a subject matter expert in SoC development and should be able to provide thought leadership and insight into the continued development of new SoC systems. This role will require individuals to obtain a DoD secret clearance (or higher level) upon hire for this role.

    Responsibilities:

    • Provide thought leadership in the development of cutting-edge System-on-a-Chip (SoC) for a military communication application for the Department of Defense.

    • Act as subject matter expert in SoC development and provide thought leadership and insight into the continued development of new SoC systems.

    Basic Qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer:

    • Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 15 years of experience.

    • Experience with full lifecycle System-on-a-Chip (SoC) development and specializing in SoC architecture

    • Experience working with software-defined radios.

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

    • Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance per business requirements.

    Preferred Qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer:

    • Active SECRET clearance.

    • Working knowledge of Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset development

     

    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:

    Secret

     

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

     

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    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