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Calspan · 5 months ago

Principal Systems Software Engineer - Jet Engine Test Cells

US-MN-St. Paul

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Calspan is the world’s premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. The Principal Systems Software Engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining Linux-based software solutions for the Data Acquisition and Control System (DACS) used in jet engine testing.

AerospaceAutomotiveIndustrialManufacturingTest and Measurement

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement software tools and systems to maintain and enhance the Linux-based Data Acquisition and Control System (DACS) used in the testing of jet engines, ensuring seamless integration with new hardware and improving system functionality

Identify, diagnose, and resolve performance bottlenecks and functional issues within the DACS environment, continuously improving the overall reliability and efficiency of the software

Work closely with other software engineers, hardware engineers, and engineering leadership to develop and deliver new features for the DACS, ensuring the system interfaces effectively with various instrumentation, measurement equipment, and other test facility hardware

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, guiding best practices in software development, architecture, and troubleshooting

Develop and implement software solutions on Linux to connect and communicate with modern measurement hardware, ensuring compatibility and enhancing the overall testing capabilities

Maintain comprehensive documentation of the software architecture, design patterns, and system configurations while enforcing best practices for coding, testing, and software deployment

Qualification

Linux programmingC/C++ programmingData Acquisition SystemsBash scriptingGit version controlAtlassian toolsElectro-mechanical systemsLogic controllersStructural programmingSoft skills

Required

Design and Develop Software Solutions: Architect, design, and implement software tools and systems to maintain and enhance the Linux-based Data Acquisition and Control System (DACS) used in the testing of jet engines, ensuring seamless integration with new hardware and improving system functionality

Troubleshoot and Optimize System Performance: Identify, diagnose, and resolve performance bottlenecks and functional issues within the DACS environment, continuously improving the overall reliability and efficiency of the software

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with other software engineers, hardware engineers, and engineering leadership to develop and deliver new features for the DACS, ensuring the system interfaces effectively with various instrumentation, measurement equipment, and other test facility hardware

Lead and Mentor Software Engineering Team: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, guiding best practices in software development, architecture, and troubleshooting

Integrate Modern Measurement Hardware: Develop and implement software solutions on Linux to connect and communicate with modern measurement hardware, ensuring compatibility and enhancing the overall testing capabilities

Maintain System Documentation and Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the software architecture, design patterns, and system configurations while enforcing best practices for coding, testing, and software deployment