Software Engineer

•Embedded (Level 5) Kent , WA 98031

Posted:

04/23/2026

Industry:

Defense, Engineering Job Number:

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Pay Rate:

115.00

Hourly USD Job Code:

JPC

•15798 Job Description

JOB TITLE

Software Engineer

•Embedded (Level 5)

LOCATION

Kent, WA

PAY RATE

$115/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier clients.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

Clearance:

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI required to start (Defense)

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:

Lead code development for highly embedded systems Drive the development of broad, open-architecture solutions Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly prototype hardware solutions Develop code and ensure proper execution on target processors Independently execute assigned scope and deliverables

Requirements:

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI required to start (Defense) Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required 5+ years of embedded programming experience with C, C++, Linux, and/or PetaLinux Strong experience with hardware-software integration Advanced proficiency in Embedded C++ (primary skill) Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with aerospace and/or electrical systems Familiarity with CMake Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment

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 Take your career to new heights—apply today! #structures Meet Your Recruiter Gus Sanchez Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives. Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client's efficiency and productivity. Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran. 314-276-2669 gus.sanchez@thestructurescompany.com Connect on

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