Description Senior Software Engineer (Test Engineering)Location: Burnsville, MN (Onsite)
Duration: 12-Month Contract with Potential for Full-Time Conversion
Employment Type: W2 Contract
OverviewWe are seeking a
Senior Software Engineer to join a collaborative Test Engineering team supporting the production of advanced commercial and defense-related sensor products. In this role, you will lead the design, development, integration, and troubleshooting of innovative test software solutions used in a manufacturing environment.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, driving software development initiatives, and working closely with cross-functional teams to support production and test operations.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the research, design, development, integration, and testing of software solutions used for manufacturing and production test systems.
- Troubleshoot software, hardware, and electrical issues affecting test equipment and production operations.
- Provide technical guidance on software architecture, design concepts, coding standards, and test system requirements.
- Design, develop, and review major test software components and present technical findings to engineering teams.
- Develop and improve processes, procedures, and best practices related to test software development and deployment.
- Collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, operators, and other stakeholders in a manufacturing environment.
- Support design reviews and present technical updates to project teams, management, and customers.
- Contribute to modernization initiatives by evaluating and improving existing test solutions.
- Assist in developing technical strategies and long-term roadmaps for test engineering initiatives.
Requirements Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 6+ years of relevant experience, OR
- Master's degree in a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience, OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience, including 12+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to program requirements.
- Strong software development and troubleshooting experience in a production, manufacturing, or test engineering environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
Preferred Qualifications- Strong programming experience with Visual Basic (VB).
- Experience with LabVIEW development.
- Understanding of RF and digital electronics.
- Hands-on approach with the ability to diagnose complex system-level issues.
- Experience working with software-controlled test equipment, including:
- Oscilloscopes
- Digital Multimeters (DMMs)
- Signal Generators
- Power Supplies
- Thermal Chambers
- Familiarity with aerospace, avionics, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards.
- Familiarity with avionics and communication protocols such as:
- MIL-STD-1553
- ARINC
- CAN
- RS-485
- RS-232
- IEEE 1394
- Experience working within Agile environments and using tools such as Jira.
What You'll Gain- Experience leading the full lifecycle development of manufacturing test software and test systems.
- Exposure to advanced sensor technologies and production test environments.
- Opportunities to research, evaluate, and modernize existing test solutions.
- Collaboration with experienced engineering professionals on challenging technical projects.
- Growth opportunities with the potential for long-term career advancement and full-time employment.
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