Systems Maintenance (Engineering)

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 4

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Shift: First shift, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Develops, configures, and maintains embedded software and firmware on Xilinx SoC platforms including Zynq UltraScale+ and Versal.
Develops and validates Board Support Packages (BSP), PetaLinux or embedded Linux distributions, device drivers, and low-level communication interfaces including PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART.
Leads hands-on board bring-up, hardware and software integration, and system-level debugging in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Designs and implements responsive front-end graphical user interfaces using Java or modern JavaScript frameworks including React, Vue, Angular, JavaFX, or Electron.
Integrates UI applications with embedded back-end services, APIs, and hardware endpoints for real-time monitoring and control.
Utilizes Xilinx toolchains including Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, and SDK for software build pipelines, profiling, and debugging.
Follows modern software engineering practices including code reviews, documentation, and version control using Git or GitLab.
Supports high-speed serial protocols and network communications including 10GbE, PCIe, Aurora, SpaceWire, and MIL-STD-1553.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
5 9 years of professional experience in embedded hardware and software development and integration.
Proven experience with PS/PL integration, embedded Linux or RTOS, board bring-up, and device driver development.
Practical development experience creating user interfaces and GUIs using Java (JavaFX or Swing) or JavaScript (React, Node, Vue, or Electron) frameworks.
Strong hands-on lab troubleshooting and debugging skills using lab test equipment including logic analyzers, DMMs, oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers.
Experience developing custom FPGA IP, working with High-Level Synthesis, interfacing with custom hardware peripherals, and building real-time data streaming or command-and-control visualization tools for space or aerospace test systems.
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.
S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense