JOB TITLE: Embedded Software Engineer L4 LOCATION: Remote, US PAY RATE: $97/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
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Embedded Software Engineer L4
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JOB TITLE: Embedded Software Engineer L4
LOCATION: Remote, US
PAY RATE: $97/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 required to start

    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:

    Expertise in multicore processor platforms, RTOS, and embedded software design.

    Lead the architecture, evaluation, and optimization of multicore embedded systems to ensure real-time performance, reliability, and scalability.

    Work closely with cross-functional teams to define system architecture, guide implementation, and mentor engineering teams.

    Lead architecture and design of multicore embedded systems using Wind River Helix Virtualization Platform (HVP) with AMP/BMP models.

    Evaluate and optimize multicore performance in real-time and containerized environments.

    Develop strategies for embedded Linux, partitioned, and containerized application platforms.

    Oversee test plans, benchmarks, and performance analysis for reliability and timing.

    Analyze hardware/software interactions and recommend optimizations.

    Support automation, CI/CD workflows, and architectural documentation.

    Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on RTOS, partitioning, and containerization best practices.

    Stay current with emerging multicore, real-time, and container orchestration technologies.

Requirements:

    Active Secret Clearance required to start

    Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (ABET preferred, not required).

    9+ years of experience (Masters +7, PhD +4 acceptable).

    7+ years in embedded multicore systems and partitioned OS (AMP/BMP models, hypervisors).

    Strong expertise with embedded Linux and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

    Proven experience with multicore real-time systems, profiling, simulation, and debugging tools.

    Skilled in scripting/automation (Python, Bash).

    Knowledge of safety-critical/mixed-criticality systems and industry standards.

    Demonstrated leadership in architecture and mentoring cross-functional teams.

    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

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Company Details
The Structures Company
P.O. Box 2278
Seal Beach, California 90740 USA
www.thestructurescompany.com
289 Open Jobs Available
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair and support staff. Our niche...

Benefits:
We have a national medical, dental and vision plan with United Healthcare and we also have a robust 401K offering. In some cases there is bonus potential, sick pay and holiday pay for those who qualify.

Supported Manufacturers:
We support the majority of Aerospace OEM's and Tier 1 Suppliers across the United States.

Supported Models:

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Location
Hazelwood, Missouri, United States
Type
Contractor
Company Details
The Structures Company
P.O. Box 2278
Seal Beach, California 90740 USA
www.thestructurescompany.com
289 Open Jobs Available
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair and support staff. Our niche...

Benefits:
We have a national medical, dental and vision plan with United Healthcare and we also have a robust 401K offering. In some cases there is bonus potential, sick pay and holiday pay for those who qualify.

Supported Manufacturers:
We support the majority of Aerospace OEM's and Tier 1 Suppliers across the United States.

Supported Models:

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