Software Engineer 2

Engineering

Software Engineer 2 Redondo Beach, CA Posted: 9/1/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225281

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

5

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 2, in Redondo Beach, CA. Job ID#225281

Pay Rate: $124 - $129/hr

Job Description:

Seeking an Intermediate to Senior Software Engineer to support our Ground Solutions and Mission Support (GSMS) Software (SW) Integrated Project Team (IPT). The SW IPT is a large restricted group executing across both Development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contracts and focuses on the development and sustainment of several mission operational SW product lines, as well as the development of new capabilities as coordinated with their restricted SCI Customer. The SW IPT is a large team comprising of multiple subsystems, each with a specialized SW focus. This position is 100% on-site in a Sensitive Compartmented Investigation Facility (SCIF) located in Redondo Beach, CA.

We are looking for an energetic and passionate software engineer to join our diverse and highly skilled team as we work to provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of our Customer's national security mission in the areas of Next Generation Ground Systems, Ground Element Modernization (GEM), and SW deliveries to CONUS and OCONUS operational sites.

Responsibilities:

• Perform as a C++ SW developer in a fast-paced agile team environment comprised of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) VMs, servers, and workstations

• Design, code, and unit test new SW capabilities per Mathematical Algorithm Requirements (MARs)

• Identify, troubleshoot, and provide/turnover SW fixes to Discrepancy Reports (DRs)

• Collaborate with SW IPT subject matter experts (SMEs) and senior staff engineers across multiple SW subsystems

Basic Qualifications for Software Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 - 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 – 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 – 4 years of experience. An additional 4 years of relevant SW experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• ability to obtain SCI clearance

• Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills and proficiency with C++ programming

• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system

• Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

• Candidate must have an active SCI at time of application and prior to start date OR

Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to starting, the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Preferred Qualifications for Software Engineer:

• DevSecOps Test Automation experience

• Experience with programming/scripting languages: C. C++. Java, Python, Perl

• Strong in math and algorithms

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders

• Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process

• Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)

• Experience developing in a Linux environment using git

• Active SCI security clearance

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.

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