Software Engineer 4 (Devsecops

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer 4 (DevSecOpsLOCATION: Oklahoma City, OKPAY RATE: $87/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: 6 months to 1 year contract

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a 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:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain safety-critical embedded software across the full lifecycle

• Translate customer and system requirements into robust software architectures and detailed designs

• Implement and optimize software components and algorithms for performance and integration

• Develop and maintain technical documentation (requirements traceability, design docs, test plans, release notes)

• Lead verification and validation (V&V) activities (unit, integration, system, regression)

• Produce certification artifacts and safety documentation

• Debug and resolve defects and field issues to improve reliability and availability

• Respond to user inquiries and support tickets, incorporating feedback into improvements

• Evaluate and adopt new tools, technologies, and regulatory updates

• Establish and improve development processes, toolchains, and KPIs

• Plan and execute R&D efforts and feasibility studies

• Support software project management (schedule, risk, resource planning)

• Manage suppliers and partners, ensuring compliance with requirements and standards

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related field

• Typically 9+ years of experience or equivalent (Master's +7 years, PhD +4 years)

• ABET accreditation preferred, but not required

• Experience with DevSecOps / DevOps environments (Mission Systems / Avionics support)

• Strong proficiency in GitLab CI/CD

• Experience automating build pipelines and toolchains using GitLab runners

• Experience enforcing merge controls based on regression test artifacts

• Experience deploying and managing containerized environments (Docker)

• Experience standing up and configuring simulations in lab environments

• Experience automating lab equipment configuration and test execution (nightly, FQT, ad-hoc)

• Strong scripting skills in Linux and Windows environments

• Experience building and maintaining development environments and toolchains

• Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

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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