$100,300–$166,900 Per Year
Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Architectural Services, Best Practices, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Device Drivers, DoD Clearance, Documentation Format, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Field Trials, Hardware Development, I2C, Incentive Programs, Integration Testing, Logic Analyzer, MATLAB, Military, Operating Systems, Oscilloscope, Peripheral Hardware, Pumps, RS-232, Realtime Operating System, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Retirement Plan, Risk Analysis, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Security Clearance, Simulation, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Presentation, Telemetry, Test & Measurement Equipment, Thermal Management, Traceability, Trade Studies, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), USB, United States Citizen, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), Waterfall Model of Software Development
Software Engineer III - Embedded (Engineer III) - Defense Systems Division
Group: Aerospace Group N. America
Division: Defense Systems
Location: USA IRVINE CA DEFENSE SYSTEMS
Job Family : Engineering
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jun 24, 2026
Job ID: 66546
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The Defense Systems Division is part of the Parker Aerospace Group, located in Irvine, California. Our products are used across military and commercial platforms globally. We specialize in cutting edge thermal management systems and components including fans, pumps and compressors, ammunition handling systems, weapon scoring systems, dynamic pressure sensors, piezoelectric accelerometers, towed targets, reeling machines, and associated telemetry.
For over fifty years, we have been a leader in defense products, contributing to the operational success of some of the most advanced military platforms worldwide.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: ''Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.'' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
JOB SUMMARY
Design and develop embedded software for ammunition handling systems, thermal management systems, aeromechanical systems, turbo machinery, and various electronics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Requirement Analysis, Allocation, Derivation, and Traceability
- Trade Studies, and Risk Analysis
- Architectural and Module design
- Module implementation and verification
- Algorithm development, modeling and simulation using MATLAB
- Regulatory compliance to customer safety and security standards
- Technical communication in presentation and document formats
- In-House and field integration and test
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor''s degree (BSCS/BSEE) with 5-7 years related experience.
- Mastery of software engineering methodologies and best practices for embedded application development in C/C++ language.
- Experience in various Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) models (Waterfall, V, Iterative, Incremental, Spiral, Agile, etc.) and Application Lifecycle Management tools.
- Extensive experience with hardware interface development including board bring-up, operating system bring-up, and device driver development.
- Proficient with peripheral hardware interfaces (UART, USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, RS232, RS422, etc.) and protocols such as CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, etc.
- Hands on experience with electronics test and measurement equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, digital multi-meter, etc.).
- Experience with MOSA Principles, FACE Technical Standards, RTOS, and safety-critical processes.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. gov't/DOD issued security clearance.
Competitive Compensation
- Pay Range: $100300 to $166900 annually
- Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
- Career development and tuition reimbursement.
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
- Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
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