Principal Software Engineer Net Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Woodland Hills, CA | Schedule: 9x80 | Pay Rate: $165.26/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace and defense industry to hire a Principal or Senior Principal Software Engineer – Navigation. In this role, you'll develop cutting-edge navigation software that supports next-generation aerospace and national defense systems.

Working in a collaborative Agile environment, you'll design, develop, test, and integrate software for advanced navigation technologies while contributing to digital transformation through Model-Based Engineering (MBE). If you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and developing mission-critical software, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

• Design, develop, test, debug, and integrate software for advanced navigation systems.

• Develop software using MATLAB/Simulink, C, and Python.

• Support software and system integration on advanced hardware platforms.

• Create models and simulations to analyze navigation system performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in an Agile development environment.

• Participate in Model-Based Engineering initiatives to improve software development processes.

• Contribute to software design, verification, testing, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Help develop innovative navigation solutions that support mission-critical aerospace applications.

Principal Software Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of software development experience (or equivalent combination of advanced degree and experience).

Senior Principal Software Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8+ years of software development experience (or equivalent combination of advanced degree and experience).

For both levels:

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.

• Programming experience in C and Python.

• Experience with version control and workflow tools such as Git, ClearCase, ClearQuest, or Jira.

• Experience modeling dynamic systems and analyzing data using MATLAB.

• Knowledge of Navigation Systems, INS/GPS, and Kalman filter design.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

• Experience with software testing and verification.

• Current/Active U.S. Government Secret clearance

• Knowledge of DOORS requirements management.

• Expertise in Sensor Fusion, INS/GPS navigation systems, and IMU integration.

• Experience developing safety-critical software compliant with DO-178B/C standards.

• Familiarity with communication protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, or RS-422.

• Experience with software analysis and testing tools such as Polyspace, LDRA, or VectorCast.

If you're ready to develop innovative navigation solutions that support next-generation aerospace and defense technologies, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial and help engineer the software that powers the future of mission-critical navigation systems.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

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