Software Engineer - Simulation 3
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer - Simulation 3
LOCATION: Hazelwood, MO
PAY RATE: $81/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: Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
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, architect, and develop simulation models, visualizations, virtual environments/platforms, and frameworks.
Improve test performance, safety, and durability for software and hardware systems across the product lifecycle.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define simulation requirements and understand system dynamics.
Perform design, modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis to optimize system performance.
Collect and process data for simulation use.
Validate, verify, and refine simulation code, models, test procedures, and environments.
Document test results, models, algorithms, and simulation specifications.
Integrate simulation software with hardware systems alongside cross-functional engineering teams.
Implement new technologies, tools, and frameworks in the simulation environment.
Modernize, migrate, sustain, and upgrade legacy simulation software to new operating systems.
Perform simulation software project management tasks.
Requirements:
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Bachelor s degree in an engineering discipline.
10+ years of software engineering experience.
5+ years of experience in C++, C#, C, Rust, or similar languages.
5+ years of experience with Windows and/or Linux.
5+ years of experience with GitLab or IDE tools.
5+ years of experience in an agile software development environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Knowledge of aircraft systems: weapons, night vision, mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, flight controls, etc.
Understanding of cloud architecture (public/private/hybrid), compute, storage, networking components, and security best practices.
Experience with automation, scripting, and containerization technologies.
Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, routing, subnetting, security).
Knowledge of specification formats, guidelines, and change control processes.
Understanding of how specifications align with aircraft and product certification systems.
Cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge (electrical, mechanical, systems).
Ability to collaborate with technical teams across product development and production.
Experience deriving and allocating system, subsystem, and software requirements with lifecycle traceability.
Ability to design, develop, integrate, apply, and test software models, simulations, frameworks, tools, and applications.
Experience with API design, implementation, and testing.
Knowledge of real-time software architecture, target environments, processors, communication protocols, and hardware interfaces.
Strong understanding of software architecture and design methodologies.
Experience with build and execution environments, operating systems, processors, and networks.
Ability to build, integrate, test, and troubleshoot software components for simulation models.
Understanding of verification, validation, certification, and qualification processes.
Ability to design and develop software testing processes and use integration-testing tools.
Experience with 2D/3D graphics, visual analytics, and image processing algorithms.
Ability to develop graphics simulations and integrate hardware/software for demonstrations.
Experience working across multiple programming languages and operating systems to develop prototypes.
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
Take your career to new heights apply today!
Job Location: Hazelwood MO
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Start Date: 2025-11-18
Input Date: 11/19/2025
Attention: Ariyana OBryan
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: 11534_submissions@ceipalsubsrouting.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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