JOB TITLE: Software Systems Integration / Technical Writer – DEFENSE
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $58.80/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 security clearance (clearance not 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: 

• This position involves approximately 33% hands-on testing and 66% report/technical writing.

• The ideal candidate will have a balanced mix of testing experience and strong technical writing skills, with an emphasis on documentation and reporting.

• Develop and execute sub-system/component-level qualification plans and procedures based on predetermined requirements.

• Maintain detailed and accurate logs of all test events.

• Review requirements and analyze existing qualification plans and procedures to ensure compliance.

• Perform environmental stress screening (ESS) tests and acceptance test procedures (ATP) on COTS, subsystem, and system-level hardware.

• Write formal technical reports verifying requirements and demonstrating compliance with test objectives and standards.

• Support test readiness reviews (TRRs) and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a security clearance (clearance not required to start)

• Minimum 2 years of technical writing experience

• Minimum 1 year of mechanical testing experience (e.g., shock and vibration)

• Minimum 1 year of electrical testing experience (primarily troubleshooting)

• Proficiency in using and preparing general test equipment, including digital multimeters, multi-channel oscilloscopes, power supplies, RF generators, and data acquisition units (DAQs)

• Familiarity with environmental qualification testing and electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing at component, subsystem, and system levels

• Ability to interpret analog signals, review real-time measurement data, and make immediate decisions

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and perform electrical troubleshooting

• Strong ability to collect, catalog, and present detailed test data and provide concise recommendations

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and leadership

• Capable of preparing and presenting test readiness reviews (TRRs) to diverse audiences and fielding technical questions

• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and collaborating across departments

• 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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