• Software Engineer-Embedded 2

    PDS Defense (Pleasanton, CA)


    Engineering

    **Software Engineer-Embedded 2** Pleasanton, CA Posted: 1/8/2026

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    214891

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Embedded 2, in Pleasanton, CA. Job ID#214891

     

    Pay Rate: $60- $65/hr

    Job Description:

    As a Software Engineer in the Secure Computing Solutions group, you will be part of the Pleasanton, California-based Integrated Product Team which develops leading edge Cyber Security processor solutions for commercial and aerospace applications.

    Responsibilities:

    • Designing/developing/integrating software use case tests for verifying hardware/software

    • Implementing test plans and schedules for all phases of software lifecycle

    • Support development of requirements-based test plans

    • Creating and tracking software defects and validating resolution through the entire release cycle

    • Good understanding of software development flows and processes

    • Write clearly, concisely and accurately, tailoring the tone and language to the target audience

    Required Qualifications:

    • Good understanding of software test processes

    • Experience developing and debugging software using C and scripting languages, such as python.

    • Experience with embedded software and hardware

    • Understanding of embedded software testing

    • Understanding of test automation

    • Excellent writing skills

    Preferred Skills:

    • Experience developing embedded software for ARM processors

    • Familiarity with computer/information security principles

    • Experience with memory mapped peripherals and bus alignment issues

    Education / Experience:

    Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's with 2 or more years' experience, or Master's with 1 or more years' experience. Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET 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:

    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