Software Applications Engineer at Calspan in US-MN-St. Paul

Summary: Calspan JETS is seeking a Software Applications Engineer to support the configuration, integration, and field deployment of their Data Acquisition and Control System (DACS) used in jet-engine testing facilities worldwide. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams and clients to ensure reliable and high-performance testing environments for aerospace engine programs. Responsibilities: - Implement and support software solutions: Configure, deploy, and maintain Linux-based DACS applications for engine test systems, ensuring seamless operation across data acquisition, control, and instrumentation interfaces - Troubleshoot complex environments: Diagnose and resolve software, network, or hardware-communication issues during system installation, commissioning, and active test campaigns ensuring reliability and performance - Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with controls, software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure software applications meet project requirements and integrate effectively with the DACS environment and facility specifications - Develop tools and enhancements: Apply scripting and programming familiarity (e.g., Python, C/C++, LabVIEW), to DACS utilities and interfaces to automate testing, data processing, diagnostic workflows, and troubleshooting support - Engage with customers: Provide on-site and remote support for engine test facilities. Train operators and engineers to understand and optimize DACS functionality - Document, standardize, and drive continuous improvement: Maintain configuration files, documentation, deployment notes, and gather field insights to drive usability, features, and maintainability improvements in collaboration with software development teams Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or related discipline - 1-2+ years of experience in software development, integration, or applications support (co-op or internship experience considered) - Familiarity with data acquisition systems, sensors, and control hardware (PLC, PXI, NI, etc.) - Proficiency with at least one programming language, C, C++, LabVIEW, Python, or similar - Experience with logic controllers or similar programmable computer devices/resources - Ability to read wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings - Ability or experience with electro-mechanical systems - Comfortable working hands-on in a lab or test cell setting - Valid driver's license & passport (international travel required) - Must be a US Person - Ability to travel up to 25% Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Linux environments (Bash, Git, Make/CMake) - Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) - Experience in structural programming, controls, data acquisition, and/or jet engine testing preferred - Knowledge of communication protocols & analysis (TCP/IP, ARINC 429, MIL-1553, CANBUS, Modbus, Wireshark) Required Skills: Linux environments, Programming languages, Data acquisition systems Important Skills: Electro-mechanical systems, Communication protocols Nice-to-Have Skills: Troubleshooting Benefits: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement, Pet Insurance