Embedded Software Engineer

JOB TITLE : Embedded Software Engineer

LOCATION : Grand Prairie, TX

PAY RATE : $96.20 / 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 (11 months with potential for extension)

Clearance : Active Secret Clearance at time of submission (mandatory)

Shift : 1st Shift, 4 / 10 Schedule

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 experienced real-time embedded software engineer with strong C / C++ development experience on Linux / RTOS multi-core platforms.

This role involves full lifecycle software development, integration with hardware and firmware, and collaboration in agile environments supporting mission-critical defense programs.

Requirements :

Active Secret Clearance at time of submission (mandatory)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field

5+ years of C / C++ embedded real-time object-oriented software development on Linux multi-core processors

5+ years of software / firmware / hardware integration experience

3+ years of TCP / IP protocol and DDS-related software development

3+ years of Python experience

3+ years of full software lifecycle development (requirements, architecture, design, test)

3+ years working in Agile environments using tools like GitLab, Docker, and Bitbucket

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

Desired Skills :

Yocto Linux experience

Xilinx Zynq UltraScale SoC development

RTI DDS middleware programming

Containerized development and deployment experience

DevSecOps tools (CI / CD, automated testing)

Experience as a software or task lead

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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