Protect the Future of Defense Aviation: Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Product Security Engineer

Are you passionate about cybersecurity, embedded systems, and protecting cutting-edge defense technology? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and defense industry to hire a Product Security Engineer in Oklahoma City, OK. This is a unique opportunity to work on advanced military aircraft platforms, developing innovative anti-tamper and cybersecurity solutions that help safeguard critical national security assets.

If you're ready to combine software engineering expertise with next-generation security technologies, this role offers the challenge and impact you've been looking for.

Position Details

• Job Title: Product Security Engineer

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)

• Location: Oklahoma City, OK

• Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Pay Rate: Starting at $96.00 - $114.00 per hour

• Work Environment: 100% Onsite

• Travel: Up to 10% as required

Make an Impact

As a Product Security Engineer, you'll help develop and protect some of the most advanced defense aviation systems in the world. Working within the Product Security Anti-Tamper Team, you'll contribute to the design, architecture, and implementation of software and hardware security solutions that defend critical military information and technologies from emerging threats.

Your work will directly support advanced defense platforms while helping drive innovation in cybersecurity, secure computing, embedded systems, and anti-tamper technologies.

What You'll Do

Security-Focused Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain software-based and hardware-integrated security solutions.

• Support software architectures, requirements, interfaces, algorithms, and system designs.

• Develop secure, maintainable, and high-quality code for embedded and real-time systems.

• Integrate designed technologies with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software solutions.

Product Security & Anti-Tamper Engineering

• Contribute to the development of anti-tamper technologies that protect sensitive military information and systems.

• Support cybersecurity initiatives across advanced aerospace and defense platforms.

• Assist in developing solutions that strengthen system resilience and protect against evolving security threats.

• Participate in secure computing and product protection activities throughout the system lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support program engineering leadership with task execution, technical deliverables, and issue resolution.

• Collaborate with engineers, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders across multiple sites and disciplines.

• Work closely with software, hardware, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams to achieve program objectives.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Support modern development practices and configuration management activities.

• Participate in Agile development environments and technical reviews.

• Contribute to innovative solutions that advance the future of aerospace cybersecurity.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in:

  • Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Data Science

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Or a related technical discipline

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Requirements

• At least 2+ years of software development experience in:

  • Avionics systems

  • Real-time embedded systems

  • Firmware development

• Programming experience with:

  • C++

  • C

  • Ada

  • Java

• Ability to develop software that emphasizes:

  • Usability

  • Readability

  • Maintainability

• Experience with:

  • Embedded software development

  • Safety-critical systems

  • Real-time systems architecture

Additional Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

• 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.                                               

Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ years of related engineering experience.

• 5+ years of avionics, embedded systems, or firmware development experience.

• Experience with:

  • GitLab

  • Jira

  • Agile development methodologies

  • DevSecOps environments

• Knowledge of:

  • Cybersecurity

  • Secure computing

  • Anti-tamper technologies

  • Cryptography and security protocols

• Experience with Python automation.

• Experience with software unit testing.

• Technical leadership experience across multiple teams and locations.

• Active security clearance.

• Background supporting aerospace, defense, or military programs.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top technical talent with organizations that are solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to programs that matter, while working alongside experts dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to support advanced defense aviation programs

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge cybersecurity and anti-tamper technologies

• Exposure to innovative hardware, software, and embedded system architectures

• Collaborative environment that values problem-solving and continuous learning

• Opportunities to work with industry-leading engineers and technical experts

• Meaningful work that helps protect critical military technologies and national security interests

Apply Today

If you're a software or security engineer ready to tackle complex technical challenges and help secure the future of aerospace and defense systems, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Product Security Engineer and become part of the team developing the next generation of secure, mission-critical aviation technologies. Your expertise could help protect the systems that protect our world.

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