JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 4
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $95.50/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 and maintain 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.

Shift: First shift, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

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:

Develops, configures, and maintains embedded software and firmware on Xilinx SoC platforms including Zynq UltraScale+ and Versal.

Implements and debugs Processing System to Programmable Logic (PS/PL) interfaces, AXI interconnects, and memory maps.

Develops and validates Board Support Packages (BSP), PetaLinux or embedded Linux distributions, device drivers, and low-level communication interfaces including PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART.

Leads hands-on board bring-up, hardware and software integration, and system-level debugging in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.

Designs and implements responsive front-end graphical user interfaces using Java or modern JavaScript frameworks including React, Vue, Angular, JavaFX, or Electron.

Builds control dashboards, telemetry displays, and command interfaces for payload emulation testbeds and operational teams.

Integrates UI applications with embedded back-end services, APIs, and hardware endpoints for real-time monitoring and control.

Utilizes Xilinx toolchains including Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, and SDK for software build pipelines, profiling, and debugging.

Follows modern software engineering practices including code reviews, documentation, and version control using Git or GitLab.

Supports high-speed serial protocols and network communications including 10GbE, PCIe, Aurora, SpaceWire, and MIL-STD-1553.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

5 9 years of professional experience in embedded hardware and software development and integration.

Hands-on experience developing for Xilinx SoC or MPSoC architectures including Zynq UltraScale+ and Versal.

Demonstrated proficiency with Xilinx design and development tools including Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, and SDK.

Proven experience with PS/PL integration, embedded Linux or RTOS, board bring-up, and device driver development.

Practical development experience creating user interfaces and GUIs using Java (JavaFX or Swing) or JavaScript (React, Node, Vue, or Electron) frameworks.

Strong hands-on lab troubleshooting and debugging skills using lab test equipment including logic analyzers, DMMs, oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers.

Preferred: Experience developing custom FPGA IP, working with High-Level Synthesis, interfacing with custom hardware peripherals, and building real-time data streaming or command-and-control visualization tools for space or aerospace test systems.

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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