JOB TITLE: Software Engineer
LOCATION: Owego, NY
PAY RATE: $50-80/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 (Up to 7 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Active security clearance required.
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 and develop Linux kernel modules for VFS interception and data offload.
Implement memory page pinning and manage kernel memory safely.
Build and manage scatter-gather DMA tables for high-speed data transfer.
Integrate with cryptographic accelerators (hardware or user space).
Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally and produce clear technical documentation.
Requirements:
Active security clearance required.
2+ years of experience developing, building, and debugging Linux kernel modules (C, kbuild/DKMS).
Strong knowledge of Linux internals (scheduling, memory management, synchronization).
Proficiency in systems-level C programming and kernel coding practices.
Experience with secure kernel-space development (race conditions, memory safety, error handling).
Experience with SELinux, AppArmor, or similar LSM frameworks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with VFS hooks (e.g., vfs_read/vfs_write, kprobes).
Memory management and page pinning (e.g., get_user_pages, pin_user_pages_fast).
Scatter-gather DMA and Linux DMA engine APIs.
Linux Crypto API and key management (kernel keyring, KMS/HSM integration).
User-space communication (netlink, ioctl, char devices, shared memory).
Testing and profiling tools (kunit, kselftest, perf, ftrace, bpftrace).
Hardware crypto offload (e.g., Intel QAT, FPGA, TrustZone).
Experience with TEEs (SGX, OP-TEE) or high-performance I/O (DPDK).
Prior contributions to Linux kernel subsystems.
Certifications (LFCE, CISSP, GSEC) and/or regulated industry experience (aerospace, defense, 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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