Software Engineer(Test Systems & Manufacturing)
Job Description
Job Description
Please Note: This position supports government-contracted programs. As a result, candidates must be U.S. Citizens to be eligible for consideration.
Senior Software Engineer (Test Systems & Manufacturing)
Location: Burnsville, MN
Schedule: Onsite, First Shift (Flexible Start Time Between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire, 12 Months with Potential for Full-Time Conversion
Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Please Note: This position supports government-contracted programs. As a result, candidates must be U.S. Citizens to be eligible for consideration.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.