JOB TITLE: Software Engineer – Developer 4
LOCATION: Chantilly, VA
PAY RATE: $76.50/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)
Security Clearance: Active Top-Secret U.S. Clearance with SCI eligibility; CI Polygraph required post-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:
Lead software development tasks, including design, coding, unit/integration/functional/system testing, and achieving acceptance criteria.
Translate system requirements into software requirements and models with clear traceability.
Conduct system-level analyses to identify risks, issues, and opportunities; lead integration of mitigation actions.
Lead code reviews to ensure alignment with requirements and standards.
Monitor and review testing, verification, and issue resolution for software systems.
Track and evaluate internal team and supplier performance for alignment with project plans and industry standards.
Requirements:
Active Top-Secret U.S. Clearance with SCI eligibility; CI Polygraph required post-start
5+ years of experience in Computer Science fundamentals, object-oriented design, and software patterns.
Experience in Java, C++, or Python in full-stack software projects.
Experience leading software development projects and/or teams.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or related technical field.
Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript (REACT, Open Layers), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, NoSQL, REST/Open API.
Familiarity with Agile/SAFe practices, TDD, DevSecOps, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Experience with middleware technologies (JMS, WebLogic) and automation/dependency management tools (Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git).
Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
Experience writing/executing unit, integration, and system test cases.
Experience in systems engineering or software development for space-based or ground-based systems.
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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