Software Engineer-Systems 4

The Adecco Group; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Software Engineer-Systems 4 to design, develop, and integrate high-performance C2 software within an agile, DevSecOps framework. The role requires leading multi-year projects, coordinating with IPT leadership, and delivering secure, reliable software components for government programs.

The position emphasizes governance, traceability, and strong technical judgment to drive critical space and defense systems. DoD clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience for complex systems.
• 5+ years in the Software Development Lifecycle (Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test).
• 3+ years leading software development projects.
• 3+ years of programming in Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience in Agile software development and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance C2 software.
• Lead software development in scaled Agile with a DevSecOps environment.
• Support progress demonstrations to customer representatives and IPT leadership.
• Perform day-to-day roles as Product Owner/Tech Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, or Integration & Test lead.
• Help IPT define and meet development and integration schedules within cost baselines.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Agile methodologies

DevOps

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

Kafka

ActiveMQ

Job description

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Job Description

Job ID#:

219254

Job Category:

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Systems 4, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#219254

Pay Rate: $101 - $106 /hr

Job Description:

This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technology, architecture, and tools. Our team works within an agile methodology using a CI/CD environment; integrated with automated testing, vulnerability, & quality scanning capabilities. Your skills and interests will be matched to available roles within the program IPT.

This senior position requires proven experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required!

Position Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.

Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a DevSecOps environment. Supporting software development activities and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system.

Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.

Perform day-to-day activities in the areas Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and/or Integration & Test lead.

Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

Required Skills:

Bachelor s Degree

5+ years of experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing

5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)

3+ years of experience leading software development projects

3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python

Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies

Requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Skills:

Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs.

Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.

Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).

Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.

Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.

Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT)

Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance.

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g.Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation 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

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 http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

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