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Distance Exact 10 miles 15 miles 25 miles 50 miles 65 miles 100 miles 500 miles Advanced Search &nbsp Search Job Details IT/Technical Embedded Software Engineer Kent, WA Posted: 4/23/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 217015 Job Category: IT/Technical Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 6 months Shift: 1 PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer, Kent, WA. Job ID#217015 Pay Rate: $88.00- 110.00 **US Citizenship is required. ** **Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. ** Responsibilities : • Leads code generation for highly embedded systems • Leads development of a broad, open-architecture approach • Works with a multi-disciplinary team to rapidly prototype hardware solutions • Responsible for developing code and ensuring proper execution on target processors • Independently performs work scope Basic Hiring Criteria : • Minimum 5 years embedded programming experience with languages such as C, C++, Linux, and/or PetaLinux • Experience with hardware-software integration • Embedded C++ is the top skill Desired Qualifications : • Experience with and knowledge of aerospace systems and/or electrical systems • Experience with CMake • Highly motivated self-starter capable of executing as part of a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team 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: Top Secret/SCI Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit tadpgs.com or pdsdefense.com 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 Already have an account? Login here © PDS Defense Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | EEO Statement and Legal Notices |

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Embedded Software Engineer Kent, WA Posted: 4/23/2026
IT/Technical
Associate - W2
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer, Kent, WA. Job ID#217015
Pay Rate: $88.00- 110.00
US Citizenship is required. **
Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. **
Leads code generation for highly embedded systems
Leads development of a broad, open-architecture approach
Works with a multi-disciplinary team to rapidly prototype hardware solutions
Responsible for developing code and ensuring proper execution on target processors
Independently performs work scope
Minimum 5 years embedded programming experience with languages such as C, C++, Linux, and/or PetaLinux
Experience with hardware-software integration
Embedded C++ is the top skill
Top Secret/SCI
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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Experience with and knowledge of aerospace systems and/or electrical systems
Experience with CMake
Highly motivated self-starter capable of executing as part of a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team
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