Software Engineer – Developer (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 $72.77 per hour
Build the Future of Flight-Ready SoftwarePDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer – Developer to join a cutting-edge aviation program supporting a leading organization in the aerospace industry. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and maintain safety-critical embedded software that powers mission systems and avionics applications.
This is more than a development role—it is an opportunity to directly impact the safety, reliability, and performance of next-generation aviation systems. Your work will ensure software meets rigorous regulatory, safety, and customer requirements across the full product lifecycle.
What You’ll Do- Design, develop, and maintain safety-critical embedded software systems
- Translate system and customer requirements into robust, testable software architectures
- Implement and optimize software components for performance, integration, and reliability
- Lead verification and validation activities (unit, integration, system, regression testing)
- Develop and maintain requirements traceability, design documentation, test plans, and release notes
- Produce certification and safety compliance artifacts
- Debug and resolve complex software defects and field issues
- Support user inquiries and integrate feedback into continuous improvements
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, including automated build and regression processes
- Automate build toolchains using GitLab Runners
- Configure and deploy containerized simulations using Docker
- Stand up and maintain development environments using controlled, auditable processes
- Automate laboratory equipment configuration for nightly and ad-hoc testing
- Monitor and improve development processes, KPIs, and toolchains
- Support R&D initiatives, feasibility studies, and software lifecycle improvements
- Collaborate on software project planning, risk management, and supplier coordination
Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry (or equivalent technical discipline)
- 9+ years of related software engineering experience
- OR Master’s + 7 years experience
- OR PhD + 4 years experience
- Strong experience developing embedded or safety-critical software systems
- Fluency in GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Experience automating build systems using GitLab Runners
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows scripting
- Strong hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments
- Experience with software verification, validation, and regression testing
- Familiarity with software lifecycle documentation and traceability standards
- Ability to work within regulated, compliance-driven engineering environments
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting avionics or mission systems development
- Familiarity with IGHOS product line environments
- Experience standing up simulation environments in controlled lab settings
- Knowledge of automated lab test configuration and execution
- Experience with BSF or similar development frameworks and “golden path” environments
- Exposure to supplier/vendor management in software development projects
- Background in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries
Why Join UsAt PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with some of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world. You’ll be part of a team driving innovation in safety-critical aviation software, where precision, performance, and reliability truly matter.
What you can expect:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Structured 9/80 schedule for work-life balance
- Opportunity to work on high-impact aerospace systems
- Exposure to advanced DevOps, automation, and simulation technologies
- A collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence
- Career growth through challenging, mission-critical work
Take Your Career to New HeightsIf you are passionate about building reliable, high-performance software that supports the future of aviation, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the next generation of aerospace innovation with PDS Tech Commercial.
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.
Pay Details: $72.77 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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