Software Engineer - Developer 3

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer - Developer 3 
LOCATION: Chantilly, VA
PAY RATE: $100.50/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 Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility (active within past 24 months)

• 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: 

• Design, develop, and test software features (coding, unit/integration testing)

• Analyze customer requirements and ensure solutions meet functional needs

• Present software designs and demonstrate functionality to peers

• Develop and maintain new and existing applications; troubleshoot issues

• Contribute to distributed system components aligned with future architecture

• Support cloud-based, multi-tier systems with consumer-facing applications

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility (active within past 24 months)

• Ability to obtain Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph after start

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering)

• 3+ years of experience:

  • Designing and developing software for complex systems (distributed, multi-threaded, multi-process)

  • Object-oriented programming

• Experience with distributed version control systems (e.g., GitHub, IBM Rational Team Concert)

• 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 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. 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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