Software Engineer III/IV

Company: Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 10, 2025

Job Description:

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.The most important thing we build is TRUSTOverviewCAES' Software Test Engineering group has a career growth opportunity available for a SOFTWARE ENGINEER III/IV. In this position you will design, develop, deploy, and maintain custom software solutions in a manufacturing environment. Applications range from single user applications to large multi-user applications and everything in between. This position plays a critical role in our site's success. This role is in San Diego, CA and there is no relocation available.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

• Responsible for creating and maintaining test automation software for Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave devices and systems.
• Support prototype design activities by developing applications for test interfaces.
• Create intuitive user interfaces to minimize multilingual operator errors and training.
• Design, code, integrate, test and maintain test modules for NI TestStand using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, or C/C++.
• Coordinate software development, integration and test validation activities between engineering and production.
• Control test equipment using standard SCPI commands.
• Interface with databases to store and analyze production test data.
• Contribute in reviews to ensure developed software meets specifications and deliverables are consistent with requirements.
• Document software designs and design changes.
• Submit and process change orders (ECOs) in company Product Life Management (PLM) system.QualificationsMinimum:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other related technical field.
  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • 4+ years of demonstrated ability to code and debug moderately complex software in multiple languages (C, C++, Python, etc.).
  • This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Preferred:
    • 8+ years of software development experience.
    • Experience developing test modules for National Instruments TestStand using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI or C/C++.
    • Established ability to develop well-designed, efficient and testable software using best practices and coding standards.
    • Experience with one or more configuration tools like Subversion or Git.
    • Experience working with RF devices.
    • Knowledge and integration experience with hardware and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, waveform generators and network analyzers.
    • Familiarity querying and designing with one or more database technologies (MySQL, SQL, Oracle, Postgres ---).
    • Development experience in the Defense industry.
    • Active Security clearance.Salary Range: $108,134 - $205,573 annually (San Diego).Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCYBENEFITSWe take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.Other benefits include:
      • Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
      • Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
      • 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule - Every Other Friday is an Off-Friday
      • Tailored Management/Leadership Training
      • Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family FormingABOUT CAESCAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERAt CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email .
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