Software Engineer

This onsite Software Engineer role is based in Tucson and focuses on developing and integrating software for factory test systems that support weapon system production. You will design and implement applications, libraries, and instrument drivers, ensuring that test systems are reliable, maintainable, and production-ready. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will troubleshoot software and test instrumentation issues to maintain high-quality test capabilities throughout the production process., + Design, develop, and maintain object-oriented software applications using C# and/or C++ for factory test systems.

• Create and integrate software libraries and instrument drivers to support automated test equipment and test instrumentation.

• Troubleshoot software issues and diagnose problems with test instrumentation in an engineering environment.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including test, hardware, and production engineers, to define requirements and deliver robust test solutions.

• Support the full software development lifecycle for test systems, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, and maintenance.

• Integrate software with hardware and automated test equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test execution.

• Adapt to process-heavy workflows, following established engineering processes, documentation standards, and configuration management practices.

• Manage multiple priorities and tasks while maintaining high quality and meeting project timelines.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of test software, tools, and processes to enhance production efficiency and reliability., This role is fully onsite in Tucson and is centered around an engineering and production environment that supports factory test systems for weapon system manufacturing. You will work primarily on Windows-based systems, developing and integrating software with automated test equipment and various test instruments. The environment emphasizes structured processes, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering and production teams. You can expect to work in a lab and factory setting where reliability, precision, and adherence to established engineering practices are critical.

• Proven experience developing object-oriented software in C# and/or C++.

• Ability to troubleshoot software issues in a Windows operating system environment.

• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues with test instrumentation in an engineering setting.

• Strong understanding of software development and software engineering principles.

• Experience working with C/C++ in a professional or engineering context.

• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting the full lifecycle of software development for test systems or production environments.

• Familiarity with automated test equipment and instrument drivers.

• Experience with hardware-software integration in test or production environments.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic engineering environment.

• Comfort working within structured, process-heavy workflows and adhering to established procedures.

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