Software Engineer-Systems 5 at PDS Defense
About the role
Engineering Software Engineer-Systems 5 El Segundo, CA Posted: 10/7/2026 Job Description Job ID: 218931 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 52 Shift: 1 PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Systems 5, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID218931 Pay Rate: $107 - $112/hr Job Description: Our team creates the software tools and services for the world s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with space customers in the deve…
Interview process at PDS Defense
General interview process (this company's specific loop isn't published - reach out if you have insider info).
- Recruiter phone screen - typically 20-40 min
- Technical screen - 1 coding problem or take-home; format varies by company
- Onsite / virtual loop - typically 4-6 rounds over 2-3 weeks; exact split of coding, systems design, and behavioral varies by role and location
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How to prepare
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