Embedded Software Engineer

JOB TITLE: Embedded Software Engineer - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Orlando FL
PAY RATE: $71.59/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)

• Clearance: Secret Clearance required.

• 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 a Real-Time C (2025) Embedded Software Engineer with 6 years of experience developing embedded real-time Operational Flight Program (OFP) software for missile systems.

• Work involves Linux/RTOS environments on multi-core processors.

Requirements:

• Secret Clearance required.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field

• 6 years of C (2025) embedded real-time object-oriented development using Linux on multi-core processors

• 3 years of experience in one or more of the following:

  • Inertial navigation

  • Guidance & autopilot

  • Launch sequence & control

  • Gimbal LOS control

  • IR seeker image processing

• 3 years of experience with 1553 interface

• 3 years working in agile environments (Scrum Kanban) using GitLab and Bitbucket

• Familiarity with FreeRTOS Yocto or Linux (CentOS7)

• Working knowledge of C design patterns for embedded systems

• Hands-on experience with software / firmware / hardware integration

• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (requirements design code integration test verification)

• Familiarity with DevSecOps workflows and tools (CI/CD pipelines automated testing)

• 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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