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Embedded Software Engineer

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Posted: 05/13/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3czeYeAgLszuSvAedDMzg_FA= Pay Rate: 96.20 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 16086

Job Description

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 (12 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Active Secret required.

  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 4/10A, 1st shift.

  • 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. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Develop real-time embedded software using C/C++.

  • Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) development and testing.

  • Work with real-time embedded systems, Linux systems, and real-time operating environments.

  • Support simulation systems and related software integration.

  • Participate in full software development lifecycle activities.

  • Collaborate with cross-discipline and cross-functional engineering teams.

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Clearance required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field required.

  • 8+ years of real-time embedded software engineering experience.

  • Proficiency in C/C++.

  • Proficiency with C++11 or higher.

  • Experience with Linux systems and real-time operating environments.

  • Previous HWIL experience working with real-time embedded systems.

  • Experience with simulation systems.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ada experience.

  • Full software development lifecycle experience.

  • Experience working in cross-discipline/cross-functional teams.

  • Experience with Git, GitLab, and JIRA.

  • Agile/Scrum experience.

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.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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