Software Test Engineer

JOB TITLE :  Software Test Engineer

LOCATION : Tustin, CA

PAY RATE : $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)

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 :

Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and cases for avionics and electrical software systems

Perform software verification and validation activities in compliance with aerospace standards

Conduct unit, integration, and system-level testing of safety-critical software

Interface with avionics, electrical, and systems engineering teams to define test coverage and requirements

Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and system integration testing

Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution

Analyze test results and provide clear reporting on software performance and compliance

Support troubleshooting efforts during integration, ground testing, and flight test activities

Contribute to test documentation, requirements traceability, and certification artifacts

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Experience in software testing or verification within avionics, electrical, or embedded systems environments

Understanding of safety-critical software development and test methodologies

Ability to read and interpret system requirements, schematics, and interface documentation

Familiarity with scripting or test automation tools (Python, MATLAB, or similar)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams

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

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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