Job Description
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer - Developer 4
LOCATION: Chantilly, VA
PAY RATE: $105.50/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: Active Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligibility Required)
- 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 software development activities, including:
- Detailed software design
- Coding and implementation
- Unit, integration, functional, and system testing
- Translate system-level requirements into software requirements, models, and traceable artifacts.
- Lead code reviews to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
- Monitor testing, verification, issue resolution, and software performance throughout the development lifecycle.
- Conduct risk, issue, and opportunity analysis, driving mitigation actions across software programs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between customer requirements and software solutions.
- Review products and processes for alignment with project plans, quality expectations, and industry standards.
- Lead and support software integration and deployment activities.
Requirements:
- Active Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligibility Required)
- 5+ years of experience in:
- Computer Science fundamentals
- Object-oriented design and software patterns
- Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python on full stack software development programs.
- Experience leading software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities, projects, and/or teams.
- Ability to successfully complete a CI Polygraph post-start.
- Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or related technical field.
- Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/OpenLayers, Spring Framework, Hibernate, REST/Open API, and RDBMS/NoSQL databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Experience with JMS, WebLogic, and middleware technologies.
- Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies, including user stories, sprints, standups, and release planning.
- Experience with TDD, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and tools such as Git, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and GitLab CI.
- Experience writing and executing unit, integration, and system test cases.
- Experience supporting space-based or ground-based 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.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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Richard Bonds
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