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Software Engineer – Build the Drivers Powering Aerospace Innovation

PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry

**Location:** Pleasanton, CA 94588

**Job Type:** Full-Time Consultant (2-Month Assignment)

**Schedule:** Monday–Friday | First Shift: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

**Pay Rate Starting at :** $64.04 per hour

**Work Environment:** Onsite

Your Code. Mission-Critical Impact.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled **Software Engineer** to support a cutting-edge aerospace program focused on low-level systems development. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver a **Windows 11 PCIe device driver** for a custom PCIe card, supporting hardware that plays a critical role in advanced aerospace systems. Your work will directly impact system reliability, performance, and mission readiness.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the full development lifecycle of a PCIe device driver, including:

+ Designing and developing a **Windows 11 PCIe device driver** for a custom PCIe card

+ Setting up and maintaining the driver **build, testing, and signing process**

+ Performing unit testing, integration testing, and validation to ensure performance and reliability

+ Debugging and resolving low-level hardware and driver issues

+ Collaborating closely with hardware engineers and systems teams onsite

+ Ensuring consistent, predictable attendance to support hands-on development and testing

+ Producing clear technical documentation to support development and release activities

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry

+ Minimum of **5 years of experience** with a Bachelor’s degree, or **3 years with a Master’s degree**

+ Hands-on experience developing, testing, and releasing **Windows 11 PCIe device drivers**

+ Strong understanding of low-level systems programming and hardware-software integration

+ Ability to work onsite in Pleasanton, CA for the duration of the assignment **This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.**

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience developing, testing, and releasing **Linux PCIe device drivers** (Ubuntu and/or Red Hat)

+ Familiarity with cross-platform driver development

+ Experience working in regulated or high-reliability environments

+ Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with impactful aerospace opportunities. When you join our team, you gain:

+ Competitive hourly compensation aligned with your experience

+ Exposure to advanced aerospace technologies and hardware systems

+ A collaborative, technically driven onsite environment

+ The opportunity to make immediate contributions on a focused, high-impact project

+ Dedicated recruiter support throughout your consulting assignment

Apply Today

If you are a Software Engineer with hands-on PCIe driver development experience and are ready to contribute to a mission-critical aerospace program, we encourage you to apply.

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help build the software that powers the future of aerospace.

**Pay Details:** $64.04 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.