Drive Aerospace Innovation – Join Us as a Software Engineer – Test & Verification
Summary:
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer – Test & Verification to support a leading aerospace company Digital Analytics and System Health software engineering team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of cutting-edge aerospace software for government and military programs. You will play a key role in building automated test frameworks that accelerate delivery while maintaining the highest quality standards in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.
Job Details:
Job Type: Full-time; Consultant (6 Months)
Location: Hybrid – onsite 1x per week (Ridley Park, PA Hazelwood, MO Plano, TX)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7AM–4PM
Starting Pay: $48.68 per hour
What You’ll Do:
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web, mobile, and API platforms.
Build reusable, data-driven test suites to ensure product reliability and performance.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
Partner with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, quality goals, and acceptance criteria.
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring traceability to requirements.
Conduct API testing (REST/GraphQL) and contribute to performance and security testing.
Triage failures, report defects clearly, and collaborate on root-cause analysis.
Participate in design discussions, peer reviews, and quality gates.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of software test automation experience.
Expertise with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium/WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, Appium).
Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) and at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C).
Strong experience in API testing and tools (Postman, Swagger, etc.).
Experience with CI/CD, Git, Agile practices, and defect tracking tools (Jira, TestRail, Zephyr).
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:
Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with aerospace, government, or military programs.
Knowledge of accessibility, security standards, and performance testing.
Automation testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).
Why Join Us:
At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of a team that supports groundbreaking aerospace innovation. You’ll work alongside industry leaders, contributing to mission-critical software that protects, connects, and inspires — from the seabed to outer space. We offer competitive pay, a supportive hybrid work model, and the opportunity to grow your expertise in high-impact projects that shape the future of aerospace technology.
Apply Today:
If you’re ready to take your automation and verification skills to the next level in a challenging, fast-paced aerospace environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help engineer the future of flight.
Pay Details: $48.68 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.
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- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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