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Systems Engineer

Palmdale, CA 93591

Posted: 07/20/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: cFNMRXFlNFQrM0Q1djQwdWVEb2drUT09 Pay Rate: 48.08-105 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 17020

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $48.08-105.00/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: Active Secret Security 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.

  • Shift: 4/10-B

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: 

  • Breaks down requirements and develops test cases for system capabilities.

  • Manually tests the system and records results in test log tool.

  • Creates anomaly reports for issues found during testing.

  • Works with software counterparts to write and troubleshoot Anomaly Reports.

  • Develops failure mode testing for assigned capabilities.

  • Supports automation team in developing automated tests or helps automate tests.

  • Integrates and tests software-intensive systems in Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) System Integration lab.

  • Uses tracking tools including JIRA, GitLab, and GitHub for issue tracking and test management.

  • Uses Eggplant, Cucumber, or Python for test automation and scripting.

  • Works with Omniview and Mission Planning concepts of operations for test and integration planning.

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

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

  • 10+ years of experience integrating and testing software-intensive systems in Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) System Integration lab.

  • 5+ years of experience with one or more tracking tools including JIRA, GitLab, or GitHub.

  • 5+ years of experience with Eggplant, Cucumber, or Python for test automation.

  • 5+ years of experience with Omniview and Mission Planning concepts of operations.

  • Ability to develop and communicate long-term hardware integration strategies.

  • Experience breaking down requirements and developing test cases for system capabilities.

  • Experience manually testing systems and recording results in test log tools.

  • Experience creating anomaly reports for issues found in testing.

  • Experience developing failure mode testing for assigned capabilities.

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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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.

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