Senior Software Engineer

Salary: $118,000 - 148,000 per year

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 7 years of experience in computer programming or a similar industry
• Experience with C++, Java, LabVIEW, Python, or comparable programming languages
• Familiarity with Linux systems, including configuration, administration, or deployment
• Familiarity with network administration or programming in mixed Windows and Linux environments
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams or mechanical drawings
• Ability or experience working with electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with logic controllers or similar programmable computing devices
• Experience in structural programming, controls, data acquisition, or jet engine testing preferred
• Valid drivers license and passport
• US Person
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• At least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

• Develop test programs accurately and efficiently, and design, build, and maintain high-quality programs as part of the software team
• Apply software engineering best practices, including functional decomposition
• Coordinate with customers, manufacturers, and engineering colleagues to clarify procedures and test configurations, and support on-site installations, including travel
• Help develop new applications and test tools, assess emerging technologies, and research the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of systems
• Document and expand organizational expertise in testing, including jet engines, wind tunnels, and other data acquisition and control systems
• Manage time effectively and communicate resource use to help keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Track tools, time, and other work-related efforts during customer project installations

• Support
• Java
• Linux
• Network
• Python
• Windows

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We are Calspan JETS, a supplier of ground-based aerospace testing solutions, including engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software for jet engine testing. Were hiring a Senior Software Engineer to support control and automation systems used in testing as part of our growing, collaborative team. This is an on-site role at our newly renovated St. Paul, Minnesota location, with a 9/80 schedule that provides every other Friday off. We offer competitive benefits, four weeks of paid time off, 10 company holidays, on-site training, and career-development opportunities. The expected salary range is $118,000–$148,000 per year, with actual pay based on factors such as education, experience, and training. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a safe, drug-free workplace; pre-employment background checks and drug testing are conducted.

last updated 42 week of 2026