Software Engineer(Test Systems & Manufacturing)

Please Note: This position supports government-contracted programs. As a result, candidates must be U.S. Citizens to be eligible for consideration., We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a test engineering organization responsible for commercial and defense-related sensor products. This position plays a key role in the design, development, troubleshooting, and integration of software used in production test systems and manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, collaborating across disciplines, and working closely with hardware, software, and test equipment in support of production operations., * Design, develop, maintain, and enhance software applications used for manufacturing test systems and production equipment.

• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and test-system issues that impact production operations.
• Lead the development and implementation of test software solutions supporting new and existing products.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operators to identify root causes and resolve technical challenges.
• Support verification, validation, and requirements traceability activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain engineering processes, procedures, and best practices related to test software development.
• Review software designs, provide technical recommendations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Present project updates, technical findings, and design reviews to engineering teams and leadership.
• Support modernization efforts for existing test platforms and manufacturing solutions.
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving software, electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM-related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant software development experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong software development experience using Visual Basic (VB/VB.NET).
• Working knowledge of C# and/or C.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or troubleshooting software used in testing, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment., * Experience with LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with software-controlled test equipment, such as:
• Oscilloscopes
• Digital multimeters
• Signal generators
• Power supplies
• Environmental or thermal chambers
• Understanding of RF and digital electronics.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, test, or production-floor operations.
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, avionics, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of requirements traceability, verification, and validation processes.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and automated testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile development environments and tools such as Jira.
• Understanding of avionics communication protocols and interfaces, including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC, CAN, RS232, RS485, or IEEE-1394.

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