Software Engineer – Test & Verification (Safety-Critical Embedded Systems)
PDS Tech Commercial | Aviation Industry Leader Partnership
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Contract)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | 9/80 Schedule
Pay Rate Starting at  $62.16 per hour

Where Precision Meets Safety: Engineer the Systems That Keep Aviation Moving

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Software Engineer – Test & Verification to support a leading organization in the aviation industry. In this role, you will be at the heart of ensuring safety-critical embedded software systems perform flawlessly under the most demanding conditions.

Your work will directly impact the reliability, safety, and certification readiness of advanced aerospace systems. From automated testing infrastructure to rigorous validation frameworks, you will help ensure every line of code meets the highest standards of performance and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Develop comprehensive Software Test Plans and Test Procedures for safety-critical systems
• Design and implement requirements-based automated software tests (Tier 4 & Tier 5)
• Build and maintain automated test infrastructure tailored to Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) such as MACU, DAMU, ANP-R, and MAGU
• Create and execute requirements-based test scripts to validate system behavior and compliance
• Develop automated unit test infrastructure aligned with formal Software Test Plans
• Enable collection and management of regression test artifacts through structured automation frameworks
• Ensure test systems are scalable, repeatable, and compliant with aviation safety standards
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate system requirements into robust, testable architectures
• Support verification and validation activities across unit, integration, system, and regression testing
• Contribute to certification readiness by ensuring full traceability between requirements, tests, and results
• Identify and resolve software defects through structured debugging and analysis
• Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and automation strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry (or equivalent technical discipline)
• 5+ years of related engineering experience
  • OR Master’s + 3 years experience
  • OR PhD or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience developing software test plans and test procedures
• Strong background in requirements-based software testing
• Experience building automated test infrastructure for complex systems
• Ability to develop automated test scripts and validation frameworks
• Experience with unit, integration, and regression testing in automated environments
• Strong understanding of software lifecycle, verification, and validation processes
• Experience working in regulated or safety-critical engineering environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aviation, aerospace, or defense systems
• Familiarity with Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) such as MACU, DAMU, ANP-R, MAGU
• Experience designing test automation frameworks for embedded systems
• Knowledge of software certification and compliance standards
• Background in building scalable test infrastructure for multiple system configurations
• Experience working with complex, distributed development and test environments
• Strong understanding of traceability between requirements, tests, and results

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll contribute to aerospace programs where safety, precision, and reliability are non-negotiable. Partnering with a leader in the aviation industry, you’ll work on systems that directly impact flight readiness and mission success.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Structured 9/80 schedule for improved work-life balance
• Hands-on experience with advanced aerospace test and verification systems
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation and embedded testing technologies
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility, safety-critical programs
• A collaborative engineering environment focused on quality and excellence

Help Ensure the Future of Safe Flight

If you're passionate about building the testing frameworks that guarantee software reliability in mission-critical aviation systems, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in shaping the future of aerospace safety and innovation.

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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