Avionics Software Developer Engineer

JOB TITLE: Avionics Software Developer Engineer LOCATION: Tustin, CA PAY RATE: $70/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) 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, develop, test, and verify safety-critical embedded software using C and C++ Support software development throughout the full product lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, verification, and certification Develop software in compliance with DO-178 standards and aerospace best practices Integrate software with embedded hardware, SoCs, and avionics systems Work with RTOS environments and ARINC 651 Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) architectures Implement and debug communications over RS232, RS485, CAN, and Ethernet Support SoC configuration and integration efforts Collaborate with FPGA and hardware teams using VHDL and Verilog Use MATLAB and Simulink for modeling, simulation, and data analysis Participate in code reviews, configuration management, and change control using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket/Git, Confluence, Crucible) Support system-level testing, verification, validation, and certification activities Requirements: B.S. or M.S. in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university Demonstrated experience with C and C++ embedded software development 4+ years of experience developing safety-critical software in aerospace or a related field Experience with safety-critical embedded hardware and software following DO-178 guidelines Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and ARINC 651 IMA architectures Experience with serial and network communications: RS232, RS485, CAN, and Ethernet Experience with SoC configuration and integration Familiarity with hardware description languages such as VHDL and Verilog Experience using MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and analysis Experience with the Atlassian software project management suite, including JIRA, Bitbucket (Git), Confluence, and Crucible Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR). 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! Engineers - #Hotjobs