Software Engineer 3 with Security Clearance

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 3, in Redondo Beach, CA. Job ID#225272 Job Description: Seeking an Engineer Software 3 to support the Western Region Software Engineering department. As a member of this department you'll get to support Ground Software Development and Operations & Maintenance contracts. This position will serve 100% on-site in a SCIF in Redondo Beach, CA. Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with systems engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of data processing systems for satellite ground systems software.
• Support the architecture definition of existing and new capabilities for a containerized, cloud-deployed mission planning system. Develop and maintain the technical roadmap, aligning architecture decisions with product and program milestones.
• Collaborate with product owners, systems engineers, and developers to refine requirements into scalable technical designs. Define non-functional requirements (performance, reliability, security, scalability, observability).
• Review and guide implementation in Java, Python, and/or C++ to ensure alignment with architecture and coding standards.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices (e.g., microservices vs modular monolith, API design, event-driven architecture).
• Support CI/CD pipeline design, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices for cloud-hosted, containerized deployments.
• Perform design and code reviews with a focus on reliability, testability, and maintainability.
• Participate in risk identification and mitigation related to architecture and technology choices.
• Demonatrate strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Software 3
12 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 10 years of relevant experience with Master's degree; 8 years of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Must have the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date
Working knowledge of Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills and proficiency with C++ programming
Strong programming skills in Python

• Prior experience designing and implementing distributed systems.

Experience developing in a Linux environment using git
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
Active TS or SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Software 3
Familiarity with CI/CD and modern DevSecOps practices (e.g., automated testing, container image scanning, infrastructure as code). Experience designing and deploying cloud applications, including event-driven architectures, microservices, and Kafka-based solutions. Experience with Kafka or other asynchronous communication protocols. Experience with programming/scripting languages: C, Java, Python, Perl
Ability to read and utilize CAMEO (e.g., sequence diagrams, component diagrams) to communicate designs to stakeholders.

Strong skills 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)
Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system
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. 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
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance