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Software Engineer-Systems 5

El Segundo, CA 90245

Posted: 07/07/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: eWsxMzY5bWxkcUlJbDVweDY5OWRXZz09 Pay Rate: 109.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 16882

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer-Systems 5
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $109.00/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: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship 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.

  • Shift: 1st

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: 

  • Develops and maintains requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.

  • Leads software development activities in a scaled agile methodology utilizing a DevSecOps environment.

  • Supports software development activities and integrates completed software components into a fully functional software system.

  • Supports progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program or IPT leadership.

  • Performs day-to-day activities in the areas of Product Owner or Technical Leadership, Architecture, Design, and Direction of software products.

  • Supports IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

  • Works with database technologies including SQL and NoSQL.

  • Uses messaging systems including Kafka and ActiveMQ.

  • Uses data streaming technologies including CCSDS.

  • Implements CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

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

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited course in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science with 14+ years of related work experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 18+ years of directly related work experience, OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience.

  • 5+ years of experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems.

  • 3+ years of experience leading software development projects.

  • 3+ years of experience with software development using Java, C++, or Python.

  • Experience with Flight Dynamics or Orbital Analysis, Satellite Management Systems, or Ground Control Management.

  • Preferred: Experience as a Product Owner or Technical Lead.

  • Preferred: Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms, and CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.

  • Preferred: Experience with formal acceptance testing (FQT, FAT, SAT) and active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance.

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. Person (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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