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Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL 35893

Posted: 02/28/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3cz815ZHcSU0RFQA-53AlCAM= Pay Rate: $65.00-$75.00NOOT Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 14832

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer
LOCATION: 
Huntsville, AL
PAY RATE: $65-75/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: Active 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: 

  • In this role, you will support the full software engineering lifecycle in accordance with the program Software Development Plan (SDP), including:

    • Requirements analysis

    • Object-oriented analysis and design

    • Coding and unit testing

    • Integration

    • Support for formal testing and delivery

  • The ideal candidate will have experience with programming languages such as C, C++, and/or Python.

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Clearance (required)

  • Minimum of 5 years of recent hands-on experience with C, C++, and/or Python

  • Experience working in multi-disciplined team environments

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university (preferred) with 5 years of professional experience

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

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as Green Hills or VxWorks

  • Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

  • Experience writing and designing to software requirements

  • Experience with software-hardware integration

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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