JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
PAY RATE: $23-108/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 Secret clearance (within 5 years) or CE enrollment
Schedule: 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM 12:00 AM | 4x10 schedule (WednesdaySaturday or SundayWednesday)
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:
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification & validation (V&V), and cost/risk/supportability analyses across the full system lifecycle (concept through disposal).
Translate customer and product requirements into total system solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, interface definition, and timeline analysis.
Support F-35 modernization integration and testing in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) labs.
Perform software loading, hardware/software integration, patch implementation, and system configuration.
Execute system security, performance, and regression testing.
Document results through after-action reports and system problem reports.
Support mission systems integration, verification, validation, and capability maturation in system-level test environments.
Requirements:
Active Secret clearance (within 5 years) or CE enrollment
Experience with aircraft mission systems or avionics integration
Ability to work independently after initial training
Bachelors degree in a STEM field (Engineering or Computer Science preferred)
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Qualifications:
F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Experience with avionics software loading and patch implementation
Familiarity with Mission Systems Integration Labs
Experience with F-22/F-35 engineering environments (MS, VS, Weapons, Labs)
Mission planning environment experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
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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