PDS Tech Commercial is Now Hiring: Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Power the Future of Aerospace Defense
Location: On-site Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD, on-site at our Northridge facility in Northridge CA or on-site at our Tausan facility in AZ. | Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Pay Rate: $49.85 - $63.09

Design the Code Behind Mission-Critical Systems

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer to support advanced aerospace and defense initiatives. As a key technical leader, you’ll be responsible for designing and delivering sophisticated embedded software systems used in missile defense, aviation, and next-generation weapons technologies.

In this role, you’ll lead full lifecycle software development efforts—from architecture and integration to testing and field support—bringing mission-critical systems to life with accuracy, security, and reliability.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and support embedded software products, working from technical specifications to functional applications.

• Perform deep technical analysis, problem resolution, and operational integration of real-time software systems.

• Maintain, debug, and optimize performance of embedded systems used in defense applications.

• Collaborate with SEIT teams to translate high-level system requirements into effective software design and architecture.

• Drive concepts of operation (CONOPS), external interface definitions, and system sequences.

• Design algorithms and author technical documentation including software designs, use cases, and functional design specs.

• Contribute to proposal efforts and long-term product strategy.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of experience, Master’s with 10+, or PhD with 8+.

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Proficient in C programming and object-oriented design.

• Full software development lifecycle experience: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

• Experience integrating firmware/software into complex, multi-threaded real-time embedded systems.

• Strong knowledge of RTOS design, secure coding, and ARM architecture.

• Proficient with Agile development tools: Git, Bitbucket, Jira.

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in missile defense systems: launch, targeting, or fire control.

• In-depth knowledge of hardware/software integration and testing methodologies.

• Hands-on experience with missile or system-level testing.

• Familiarity with PowerPC, FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog), and real-time system constraints.

• Strong communication and leadership skills for effective collaboration in cross-functional environments.

Take the Lead in Defense Innovation

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with the most advanced aerospace and defense programs in the world. If you're a systems-minded problem solver with deep embedded software experience, this is your chance to shape the technologies that protect our skies.

Apply today to join a high-impact team where your expertise makes a mission-critical difference. Let's build the future of flight—together.

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