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**Software Engineer-Developer 3** El Segundo, CA Posted: 11/10/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

214262

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Developer 3, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#214262

Pay Rate: $72 - $77/hr

Job Description:

The selected candidate will support the development of ground software on a command-and-control application developed in Java. The candidate will collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to design and implement software solutions, ensure engineering excellence, and achieve program objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards

• Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial design of software products

• Develop, maintain, enhance, and optimize software products and functionalities for systems integrations

• Develop, document, and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products

• Participate in the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings

• Debug and resolve issues identified to ensure reliability and efficiency of software products

• Handle user inquiries, troubleshoot technical issues, and analyze user feedback

• Implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development

• Develop, establish, monitor, and improve software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align with organization goals and industry benchmarks

• Execute and document software research and development projects

• Advise on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations

• Perform software project management activities and software supplier management functions

• Track and evaluate software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

• Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Experienced and Senior Software Engineers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

• This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in Java coding and unit testing, including Spring Framework

• 3+ years of experience in Python scripting

• 3+ years of experience with software development using agile principles and a structured development process

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• Experience with: IntelliJ IDE, Linux CLI, CM tools, JMS, SOAP/REST Web Services, MySQL database, Jenkins, AWS, and Docker

• Experience in command-and-control applications, orbital analysis software/tools, and performance critical applications

• Knowledge of host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components

• Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints

• Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software

• Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safetyRefer to "Engineer Job Classifications Appendix" for further clarification on the use of this job family. In locations where SPEEA representation applies, this job family will be covered by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years'

related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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

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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