IT/Technical
Software Engineer 5 Melbourne, FL Posted: 3/25/2025
Job Description
Job ID#:
210543
Job Category:
IT/Technical
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Shift:
1
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 5, in Melbourne, FL. Job ID#210543
Job Description:
The primary responsibility for this position is to support manufacturing and service test solutions for products. The engineer who fills this position will develop strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. This position will heavily utilize hardware and software development and debug skills on multi-rack test stations used to test products. These test stations may include but are not limited by the following test equipment: Digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, power supplies and electronic loads. This position will also support thermal and vibration test equipment and software suites for environmental stress and screening requirements of company products.
The ideal candidate will have an unwavering positive attitude, be highly responsive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and strive to perform high-quality work proactively and efficiently. This person will consistently demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with all levels of the organization and will routinely go above and beyond expectations in performing their work.
This is a multi-faceted role requiring versatility across a variety of tasks in a highly collaborative environment. The role requires working closely with engineers and leaders, at various locations around the globe, to ensure project success. They will use independent judgment to make decisions in day-to-day job responsibilities the majority of the time under general supervision. Organizationally, the role reports to an Engineering Manager in the Avionics Test Engineering organization.
Job Responsibilities
Troubleshoot HW & SW solutions
Work closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical and systems engineering) to ensure the electrical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach
Ability to reverse engineer existing equipment (e.g., documenting something that is already built)
Support automated test software development
Review, and verify automated test procedures that will drive software changes required to support operations
Present project / technical status to peers, internal management and customers
Demonstrate excellent time management skills - ability to multitask and delegate work to support technicians, engineering project assistants, and peers
Demonstrate knowledge of hardware processes, tools, methods, work flow, and best practices
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Desired Skills
Have good communication, documentation, and collaboration/teamwork skills
Software development experience/proficiency - LabView and/or C# is a plus
Must be able to read electronic schematics
Must have experience working on RF (Radio Frequency) devices
Have domain knowledge of avionics products
Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills
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:
No Clearance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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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
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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