Shape the Future of Space Defense — Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)!
Summary:
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aerospace leader to hire a Software Engineer – Embedded in Chandler, AZ. In this role, you’ll help develop cutting-edge real-time software that powers space-based defense systems and strengthens our nation’s security. Your work will contribute directly to the success of the Space Based Interceptor (SBI) Program, supporting missions that protect lives today — and for generations to come.
What You’ll Do:
As a Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-discipline engineering team developing advanced embedded systems for launch and space applications. You’ll be involved in every phase of the software lifecycle — from design and development to integration and testing — ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of critical aerospace systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, integrate, and test real-time embedded software for space-based defense programs.
Support requirements definition, architecture development, and detailed design activities.
Write, review, and maintain software in C/C++ within a Linux and RTOS environment.
Conduct debugging, validation, and verification to ensure compliance with software and system standards.
Collaborate with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to support hardware-in-the-loop and computer-in-the-loop testing.
Contribute to process improvement and ensure adherence to industry software standards.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems, or a related engineering field.
Experience in Object-Oriented Software development (C/C++).
Hands-on experience with embedded real-time software design, development, and testing.
Knowledge of RTOS environments (VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or similar).
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
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 with PowerPC, ARM, or RISC-V processor architectures.
Familiarity with real-time computer-in-loop and hardware-in-loop integration testing.
Experience developing interfaces for system hardware integration.
Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle in aerospace or defense applications.
Work Details:
Job Type: Full-time; Consultant (12 months)
Location: Chandler, AZ 85286
Schedule: Monday–Friday; 1st Shift (9/80A schedule)
Starting Pay Rate: $43.25 per hour
Why Join Us:
At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with groundbreaking programs that push the limits of innovation. Partnering with a leader in aerospace technology, you’ll contribute to missions that define the future of defense and exploration.
You’ll join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence, working in an environment that encourages bold ideas and continuous learning. We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance while offering opportunities to work on truly meaningful projects that make a global impact.
Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights
If you’re ready to apply your embedded software expertise to one of the most advanced space defense programs in the world, apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in shaping the technologies that protect our future.
Pay Details: $43.25 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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