Senior Software Engineer

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Senior Software Engineer contractor to support Sensors Test Engineering in a production environment in Burnsville, MN (onsite). In this role, you will lead the definition, design, development, troubleshooting, and integration of test software used for commercial, military, and defense sensor products.

This is an experienced individual-contributor position working closely with engineers and technicians, with a focus on both building and improving functional test software components and maintaining performance on the production line.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Sensors Test Engineering team in a production environment.
• Lead definition, design, development, troubleshooting, and integration of test software solutions for commercial, military, and defense sensor products.
• Work as an experienced individual contributor alongside engineers and technicians.
• Conduct research, design, development, and testing of software solutions and networks.
• Troubleshoot software and electrical device issues on the production line.
• Provide engineering guidance on design concepts, requirements, equipment utilization, and coding techniques.
• Design and review major functional test software components.
• Develop processes, procedures, and best practices for test software design and development in a manufacturing environment.
• Present project and technical information during design reviews with peers, management, and customers.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, operators, and technicians.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• STEM degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with C (1 year required).
• Experience with C++ (1 year required).
• Experience with Visual Basic (1 year required).
• Software development experience (5 years required).
• Experience with CI/CD (1 year required).

Skills and Technologies

• C, C++
• Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual Studio
• LabVIEW (familiarity)
• Additional experience mentioned: Visual C++ and Visual Studio

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Visual Basic and familiarity with LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with RF and digital electronics.
• Hands-on approach with curiosity to understand system interactions.
• Experience with software-controlled test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, and thermal chambers.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing environments and AS9100.
• Familiarity with avionics buses, including 1553, ARINC, CAN, RS485, RS232, and 1394.
• Familiarity with ALM JIRA project management (Agile).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing business needs.
• Experience with Java and JavaScript is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay: $55.29 per hour (USD 55 - 55 per hourly). This role is a contract position.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k

Work Location

• In person
• Burnsville, MN 55306 (required for ability to commute)