Principal Software Engineer

The Structures Company, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company, LLC is seeking a senior software professional for a contract role supporting a top-tier aerospace client. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining software systems, providing technical support to project teams, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex software programs.

The role requires DOORS experience on FMS programs, strong software development background, and a U.S. Person status under ITAR.

Qualifications

• Must hold a U.S. Person status per ITAR.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience with DOORS on FMS programs.
• FMS knowledge is strongly desired.
• Experience designing and developing software applications or operating systems.
• Experience coordinating work teams for successful projects.
• Experience providing technical and project-related consultation.

Responsibilities

• Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software applications and operating systems.
• Provides technical support to project team members for software development activities.
• Coordinates work teams to ensure successful project completion for complex software projects.
• Uses DOORS for requirements management and traceability on FMS programs.
• Applies FMS knowledge to software design and development.
• Demonstrates expertise in software development concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Performs a variety of software development tasks with creativity and latitude.
• Provides consultation on complex software projects as a top-level contributor or specialist.
• Applies experience with DOORS on FMS programs.

Skills

Software development

Team coordination

Technical support

FMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

• Job Type: Contract (5 months with potential for extension)
• 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: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Summary:

• Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software programming applications and operating systems.
• Provides technical support to project team members for software development activities.
• Coordinates work teams and ensures successful project completion for complex software projects.
• Uses DOORS database for requirements management and traceability on Flight Management Systems (FMS) programs.
• Applies FMS systems knowledge for software design and development.
• Demonstrates expertise in software development concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Performs a variety of software development tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Provides consultation on complex software projects as a top-level contributor or specialist.
• Applies experience with DOORS database usage on FMS programs.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, programming applications, or operating systems.
• Experience with DOORS database usage on FMS programs is required.
• FMS systems knowledge is strongly desired.
• Experience designing and developing software programming applications or operating systems is required.
• Experience coordinating work teams and ensuring successful project completion is required.
• Experience providing technical support to project team members is required.
• Experience providing consultation on complex software projects is required.

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.