JOB TITLE: Software Engineer 4 (DevSecOps
LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK
PAY RATE: $87/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: 6 months to 1 year contract

Clearance: Ability to obtain a security 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. 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, develop, test, and maintain safety-critical embedded software across the full lifecycle

Translate customer and system requirements into robust software architectures and detailed designs

Implement and optimize software components and algorithms for performance and integration

Develop and maintain technical documentation (requirements traceability, design docs, test plans, release notes)

Lead verification and validation (V&V) activities (unit, integration, system, regression)

Produce certification artifacts and safety documentation

Debug and resolve defects and field issues to improve reliability and availability

Respond to user inquiries and support tickets, incorporating feedback into improvements

Evaluate and adopt new tools, technologies, and regulatory updates

Establish and improve development processes, toolchains, and KPIs

Plan and execute R&D efforts and feasibility studies

Support software project management (schedule, risk, resource planning)

Manage suppliers and partners, ensuring compliance with requirements and standards

Requirements:

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related field

Typically 9+ years of experience or equivalent (Master s +7 years, PhD +4 years)

ABET accreditation preferred, but not required

Experience with DevSecOps / DevOps environments (Mission Systems / Avionics support)

Strong proficiency in GitLab CI/CD

Experience automating build pipelines and toolchains using GitLab runners

Experience enforcing merge controls based on regression test artifacts

Experience deploying and managing containerized environments (Docker)

Experience standing up and configuring simulations in lab environments

Experience automating lab equipment configuration and test execution (nightly, FQT, ad-hoc)

Strong scripting skills in Linux and Windows environments

Experience building and maintaining development environments and toolchains

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

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