Job Description
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
Skills
- 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%
- 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)
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
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