Software Engineer

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer
LOCATION: Orlando, FL (Telework <50%)
PAY RATE: $100/hour (No OT)

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 (Up to 6 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Not required to start (Ability to obtain preferred)

• 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. 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: 

• Design and implement scalable full stack platforms supporting advanced analytics and AI-driven development.

• Build and maintain responsive user interfaces and dashboards using React, Next.js, and Shadcn UI.

• Develop and publish REST APIs and backend services for internal and third-party integrations.

• Ensure data integrity, security, archival, backup, and disaster recovery across platform environments.

• Create and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and code quality.

• Support deployments across cloud-based and air-gapped environments.

• Integrate third-party services including:

  • Email/SMS notifications

  • Learning management systems (SCORM, xAPI, CMI5)

• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

• Document APIs, data models, and deployment processes.

• Leverage AI tools and LLMs (e.g., Claude, generative coding assistants) to accelerate development, testing, and architectural validation.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain security clearance (preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.

• 6+ years of experience delivering full stack software solutions on complex, data-intensive programs.

• Strong experience with:

  • React / Next.js

  • Node.js

  • FastAPI

  • REST APIs

  • Relational databases & messaging services

  • GitLab (repos, merge requests, CI/CD pipelines)

• Strong understanding of:

  • Software design patterns

  • Automated testing

  • Continuous integration

  • Code quality best practices

• Experience designing responsive dashboards and user interfaces.

• Ability to work onsite/telework hybrid (<50% remote) in Orlando, FL.

• Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

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.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

Take your career to new heights—apply today!