JOB TITLE: Design and Analysis Engineer 4
LOCATION: Long Beach, CA
PAY RATE: $86.25/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 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:

Architects, deploys, and maintains edge computing and storage infrastructure across more than 20 global edge sites.

Designs and implements secure VPN connectivity linking edge sites to a centralized multi-site compute and storage hub.

Manages and optimizes storage technologies including SAN, NAS, and other relevant storage solutions.

Configures and maintains networking and server hardware and software in both Windows and Linux environments.

Oversees management of over 10TB of binary data generated annually per site, totaling approximately 200TB of raw binary data across all sites.

Supports integration and operation of locally developed software tools used for aircraft data analytics.

Develops and maintains automation scripts and tools using Python and PowerShell to streamline deployment, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.

Develops acquisition and spending plans to support infrastructure growth, maintenance, and technology upgrades.

Ensures data integrity, security, and availability across all storage and compute resources.

Troubleshoots and resolves complex storage, networking, and server issues across the distributed infrastructure.

Requirements:

Ability to Obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

BS Degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

At least nine years of experience in designing and maintaining a secure, resilient, and stable distributed environment consisting of 20+ sites.

Proven experience with storage technologies including SAN, NAS, and object storage.

Strong knowledge of networking concepts and secure VPN implementation.

Experience with server configuration and management in both Windows and Linux environments.

Proficiency in Python and PowerShell scripting for development and maintenance of automation tools.

Experience developing acquisition and spending plans aligned with business and technical objectives.

Familiarity with edge computing architectures and distributed storage systems.

Experience in aerospace or data analytics domains.

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. Person (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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