Software Engineer
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
PAY RATE: $30-135/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 with investigation within the last 5 years, or Continuous Evaluation (CE) enrollment
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:
Lead and support the migration of a software development network to an AWS GovCloud environment
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab (including YAML configuration)
Set up and manage secure development environments within a Linux-based ecosystem
Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
Develop and maintain software in C++ (C++11) and Python
Troubleshoot pipeline, build, and deployment issues across integrated systems
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical feedback
Requirements:
Active Secret clearance with investigation within the last 5 years, or Continuous Evaluation (CE) enrollment
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related engineering/science field
Expertise in AWS GovCloud
Strong experience with:
GitLab (pipelines, YAML configuration)
Nexus and Artifactory
Jira
Proficiency in C++ (C++11) and Python
Experience with Linux-based software development environments
Strong background in object-oriented software development
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with CMake build systems
Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in Agile development environments
Ability to develop software estimates and contribute to planning activities
Comfort with collaborative development practices, including pair programming
Experience with Ada programming and related toolchains
Familiarity with:
Green Hills compiler (Ada)
AUnit (Ada unit testing)
GNAT (e.g., gnatmake)
Experience with testing and coverage tools:
VectorCAST
CppUnit
Gcov/Gcovr
GitLab pipeline troubleshooting expertise
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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