Software Engineer Santa Rosa , CA 95401

Posted:

07/09/2026

Industry:

Defense, Engineering Job Number:

ZGxlYm5yT214VmFhamFyRTVDQnBIUT09

Pay Rate:

48-55

Hourly USD Job Code:

JPC - 16920

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Software Engineer

LOCATION

Santa Rosa, CA

PAY RATE

$48.00 - 55.00/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 a Secret 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.

Shift:

4/10-

A 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 for automated manufacturing equipment. Develops and troubleshoots 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. Uses 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.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). 1-2 years of experience with PLC programming tools (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 for 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:

LabVIEW programming experience using National Instruments development tools.

Preferred:

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

Preferred:

Experience with equipment upgrades, hardware obsolescence planning, software migration, and manufacturing data 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.

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.

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