Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Build the Future of Aerospace: Become a Principal Embedded Software Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Engineer Embedded Software to support an advanced aerospace program. This full-time consulting opportunity places you at the forefront of embedded systems development, contributing to technologies that have real-world impact and national significance.

Role Overview

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and integration of mission-critical embedded software. Your work will help power next-generation aerospace systems, delivering performance, security, and innovation where it matters most.

Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for complex aerospace systems

Translate system-level requirements into scalable and secure code

Collaborate with systems engineering teams to refine software requirements and interfaces

Debug and resolve issues within real-time, multi-threaded environments

Create comprehensive technical documentation including design specifications and algorithm descriptions

Contribute to proposal development and technical planning

Location & Schedule

Location: Northridge, CA 91324

Schedule: Monday to Friday, First Shift (9/80 schedule)

Contract Type: Consultant (6 Months, Contract-to-Hire)

Pay Range: 48.50 – 61.39 per hour

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field

5+ years of experience in embedded software development (3+ with Master’s, 1+ with PhD)

Strong proficiency in C and object-oriented programming

Experience developing in RTOS environments and real-time, multi-threaded systems

Familiarity with ARM architectures and low-level firmware integration

Hands-on experience with Agile development tools (Jira, Git, Bitbucket)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with missile systems, launch technologies, or fire control systems

Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog)

Proficiency in system-level testing and validation strategies

Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with cutting-edge programs that challenge, inspire, and elevate. You’ll join a team dedicated to technical excellence, professional growth, and delivering mission-critical solutions for the aerospace industry.

Dynamic, collaborative work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity for contract-to-hire advancement

Projects with high national and global impact

Ready to Launch Your Next Mission?

Pay Details: 48.50 to 61.39 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.

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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

Company Description

Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.

PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.

We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.

Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.

Full-time