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Systems Engineer
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
PAY RATE: $23-108/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Clearance: Active Secret clearance (within 5 years) or CE enrollment
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Schedule: 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 4x10 schedule (Wednesday–Saturday or Sunday–Wednesday)
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Perform technical planning, system integration, verification & validation (V&V), and cost/risk/supportability analyses across the full system lifecycle (concept through disposal).
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Translate customer and product requirements into total system solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
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Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, interface definition, and timeline analysis.
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Support F-35 modernization integration and testing in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) labs.
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Perform software loading, hardware/software integration, patch implementation, and system configuration.
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Execute system security, performance, and regression testing.
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Document results through after-action reports and system problem reports.
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Support mission systems integration, verification, validation, and capability maturation in system-level test environments.
Requirements:
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Active Secret clearance (within 5 years) or CE enrollment
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Experience with aircraft mission systems or avionics integration
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Ability to work independently after initial training
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Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Engineering or Computer Science preferred)
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Qualifications:
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F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
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Experience with avionics software loading and patch implementation
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Familiarity with Mission Systems Integration Labs
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Experience with F-22/F-35 engineering environments (MS, VS, Weapons, Labs)
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Mission planning environment experience
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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
Take your career to new heights—apply today!
Meet Your Recruiter
Gus Sanchez
Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives.
Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client’s efficiency and productivity.
Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran.