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Software Engineer

Fort Worth, TX 76120

Posted: 05/19/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3czFp0euXWRpsJpJGWLI_sRA= Pay Rate: 30.00-150.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 16145

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
PAY RATE: $30-150/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 with an investigation within the last 5 years or Continuous Evaluation (CE) enrollment (Special Access 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. 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 and integrate new sensor technologies, capabilities, and algorithms into advanced programs

  • Design and develop embedded C++ sensor fusion software deployed across multiple platforms and real-time operating systems (RTOS)

  • Prototype and validate algorithms using high-fidelity simulation environments for feasibility studies and operational analysis

  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) within a sensor fusion sub-domain

  • Collaborate across fusion disciplines to ensure seamless algorithm integration across core fusion systems

  • Support development of a highly reusable, next-generation multi-platform Fusion Engine for future autonomous systems

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years or Continuous Evaluation (CE) enrollment (Special Access required to start)

  • 5+ years of experience in sensor fusion sub-domains such as:

    • State estimation

    • Identification

    • Correlation

    • Sensor tasking

    • Or related domains including signal processing, artificial intelligence, autonomy/perception, navigation, or control systems in sensor/system applications

  • 5+ years of experience developing algorithms for RF and/or IR-based sensor systems

  • 10+ years of experience developing in C, C++, or Rust within real-time operating systems (RTOS) environments (Windows/Linux)

  • Experience with high-fidelity prototyping and simulation using MATLAB and/or Python

  • Demonstrated success working in an Agile environment

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

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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