Embedded Software Engineer - DEFENSE

JOB TITLE : Embedded Software Engineer - DEFENSE

LOCATION : Grand Prairie, TX

PAY RATE : $78.80 / hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details :

Job Type : Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Shift : Mon Thu, 4 days / 10 hours / day)

Clearance : Active Secret required at start

Industry : Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks : Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide : Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions :

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary :

Seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience to develop missile seeker software using C / C++ on VxWorks / Linux.

The role covers all software phases, from requirements analysis through code implementation and formal qualification testing.

Requirements :

Active Secret clearance at start

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

6+ years C / C++ embedded software development on VxWorks / Linux

6+ years multi-core processor SW development & integration (LS1046A, Zynq SoC)

6+ years algorithm development (e.g., target detection and tracking)

4+ years experience with Bus / Protocols : MUX, Serial, I2C, 1553

3+ years Agile Scrum experience, including CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices

3+ years using Doxygen, GitLab, Bitbucket, ParaSoft

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Desired Skills :

Knowledge of Ada a plus

Familiarity with Cameo beneficial

Software subcontract management experience a plus

CMake / build system experience

About Us :

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements :

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords : aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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