Avionics Software Developer Engineer

JOB TITLE: Avionics Software Developer Engineer
LOCATION:Tustin, CA
PAY RATE: $85-100/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 (9 months with potential for extension)

• 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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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: 

• Develops and maintains avionics software applications through the complete software lifecycle using C/C++.

• Interfaces with spaceship pilots and subject matter experts to engineer software solutions to vehicle-level issues.

• Designs software solutions for vehicle-level issues utilizing multiple software subsystems.

• Participates in code reviews, requirements development, internal audits, and other software-related development activities.

• Contributes to continuous improvement of the software development and integration process.

• Applies safety-critical embedded system development following DO-178.

• Works with real-time operating systems and ARINC 651 Integrated Modular Avionics architecture.

• Implements communication over RS232, RS485, CAN, and Ethernet.

• Performs SoC configuration and integration for avionics systems.

• Applies MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and data analysis.

Requirements:

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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university with eight (8) plus years of total experience.

• Demonstrated experience with C and C++ embedded software.

• Four (4) or more years of safety-critical software development programs in aerospace or a similar field.

• Experience with safety-critical embedded system hardware and software projects following DO-178.

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and ARINC 651 Integrated Modular Avionics architecture.

• Experience with communication over RS232, RS485, CAN, and Ethernet.

• Experience with SoC configuration and integration.

• Experience with hardware description languages such as VHDL and/or Verilog.

• Experience with the Atlassian software project management suite including JIRA, Bitbucket (Git), Confluence, and Crucible.

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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