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JOB TITLE: Avionics Software Developer 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: 

• Support the development of safety-critical embedded software systems for aerospace applications, focusing on real-time, high-reliability platforms.

• The engineer will contribute to the full software lifecycle including design, implementation, integration, and verification of embedded systems operating within regulated aerospace environments.

• The position requires strong technical depth in embedded C/C++ development, avionics architectures, and hardware/software integration, with a focus on delivering compliant and reliable solutions in accordance with DO-178 standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university

• 4+ years of experience developing safety-critical software in aerospace or related industries

• Strong experience with C and C++ embedded software development

• Experience working on safety-critical embedded systems in compliance with DO-178 standards

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and ARINC 653 Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) architecture

• Experience with embedded communication protocols including RS232, RS485, CAN, and Ethernet

• Experience with SoC configuration and system integration

• Experience with hardware description languages such as VHDL and Verilog

• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink for modeling, simulation, and data analysis

• Proficiency with Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Bitbucket (Git), Confluence, and Crucible

• 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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

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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