• Sr Software Engineer

    PDS Defense (Mason, OH)


    Engineering

    **Sr Software Engineer** Mason, OH Posted: 6/9/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    211715

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Shift:

    1

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Sr Software Engineer, in Mason, OH.

    Job Description:

    Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software programming applications. Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems. Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. May report directly to a project lead or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

     

    The PLC Controls Engineer III implements multiple electrical projects as the Lead Engineer for an integrated system or sub-system. Engineer provides planning, reporting and management of the electrical project, in addition to technical implementation. The Electrical Controls Engineer takes full ownership of the controls program elements and executes and/or delegate individual tasks throughout the project life cycle by coordinating and forecasting electrical resources in-house and on site may include other Electrical Project Engineers. The Engineer takes a systems approach in understanding core design features, project elements, overall electrical architecture and manages the scope, budget, schedule, maintaining internal and external customer expectations throughout the project life cycle.

    Key Responsibilities

    Provides planning, reporting, and technical management of the project for the PLC Controls Engineering portion.

     

    Acts as the Lead Engineer or as an Engineering Team Member, handling multiple projects with little or no supervision.

     

    Demonstrates and recognizes project success from multiple levels of financial, technical, and timeline management responsibilities.

     

    Works closely with other engineering functional teams and manages the scope, budget, and schedule.

     

    Executes all test plans on-site, both internal and customer acceptance/BUAT/UAT/FAT.

     

    Collaborate with engineering teams

     

    Prepare or update reports and documentation

     

    Attends weekly team meetings; reviews scheduled tasks/timelines

     

    Maintains internal and external customer expectations throughout the project life cycle.

    YOU MUST HAVE:

    • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

    • Minimum of 7 years of Controls Engineering Experience in a warehouse automation or material handling equipment specifically for post and parcel customers.

    • Leadership experience (Project Lead, Project Manager, Supervisor, Team Lead, or similar)

    • Experience leading a program or multiple projects at one time

    • E-Commerce Material Handling Systems

    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming and Electrical Design of:

    o Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff Programmable Logic Controllers

    o Codesys and ladder logic programming

    o Servos and motion control experience

    o Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming and setup

    o Network Protocols – Serial, Ethernet IP, Profinet

    o Warehouse control system software interface and protocols

    o Human-machine Interface system design – Aveva Edge, Rockwell FTV studio, Ignition

    • Scanner and Machine vision system interface

    • Project planning and budgeting

    • Effective writing and verbal skills

     

    Tools and software – Logix 5000, Studio 5000, ZoneFlex Configurator, RSLinx, FactoryTalk View, B&R Automation Studio, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SST Profibus Configuration tool, Ignition, SOPAS, Datalogic DataMan. Siemens TIA portal, Beckhoff and Schneider, Auto CAD Electrical, Auto CAD, BOM Generation, schematic design, panel design

     

    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:

    No Clearance

     

    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