Software Engineer

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer



LOCATION: Santa Rosa, CA



PAY RATE: $48-55/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 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.

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:

• Designs, develops, modifies, tests, and supports software and control systems used in automated manufacturing and test equipment.

• Develops and troubleshoots PLC logic, control software, operator interfaces, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and equipment communications.

• Supports Maintenance and Engineering teams with equipment troubleshooting, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and reliability improvements.

• Documents control systems by updating wiring diagrams, mapping I/O, documenting signal flow, and creating as-built technical documentation.

• Supports equipment upgrades and legacy system modernization including hardware replacement, software migration, testing, commissioning, and production release.

• Applies PLC programming tools including Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley RSLogix, and GE Fanuc LogicMaster.

• Troubleshoots electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motor controls, and electro-mechanical equipment.

• Reads and interprets electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, control drawings, and mechanical drawings.

• Develops, modifies, tests, and debugs software used to control automated equipment or manufacturing systems.

• Creates and maintains technical documentation, wiring diagrams, equipment configuration records, software revisions, and change-control documentation.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.

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

• 1-2 years of experience with PLC programming tools such as Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley RSLogix, or GE Fanuc LogicMaster.

• 1-2 years of experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial automation, or control-system support.

• 1-2 years of experience troubleshooting electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motor controls, or electro-mechanical equipment.

• 1-2 years of experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, control drawings, or mechanical drawings.

• 1-2 years of experience developing, modifying, testing, or debugging software used to control automated equipment or manufacturing systems.

• 1-2 years of experience creating or maintaining technical documentation, wiring diagrams, equipment configuration records, software revisions, or change-control documentation.

• Preferred: Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix, Studio 5000, or similar PLC platforms.

• Preferred: LabVIEW programming experience using National Instruments development tools.

• Preferred: Experience with industrial wiring, control panels, field devices, instrumentation, equipment communications, or conductor termination.

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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