JOB TITLE: Embedded Software Engineer L4 
LOCATION: Remote, US
PAY RATE: $97/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 to start

• 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: 

• Expertise in multicore processor platforms, RTOS, and embedded software design.

• Lead the architecture, evaluation, and optimization of multicore embedded systems to ensure real-time performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define system architecture, guide implementation, and mentor engineering teams.

• Lead architecture and design of multicore embedded systems using Wind River Helix Virtualization Platform (HVP) with AMP/BMP models.

• Evaluate and optimize multicore performance in real-time and containerized environments.

• Develop strategies for embedded Linux, partitioned, and containerized application platforms.

• Oversee test plans, benchmarks, and performance analysis for reliability and timing.

• Analyze hardware/software interactions and recommend optimizations.

• Support automation, CI/CD workflows, and architectural documentation.

• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on RTOS, partitioning, and containerization best practices.

• Stay current with emerging multicore, real-time, and container orchestration technologies.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance required to start

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (ABET preferred, not required).

• 9+ years of experience (Master’s +7, PhD +4 acceptable).

• 7+ years in embedded multicore systems and partitioned OS (AMP/BMP models, hypervisors).

• Strong expertise with embedded Linux and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Proven experience with multicore real-time systems, profiling, simulation, and debugging tools.

• Skilled in scripting/automation (Python, Bash).

• Knowledge of safety-critical/mixed-criticality systems and industry standards.

• Demonstrated leadership in architecture and mentoring cross-functional teams.

• 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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