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). This role combines software leadership with hands-on troubleshooting on the production line, while working closely with engineers and technicians. Contractor benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, and 401k, with an hourly rate of $55.29.

What you’ll do

• Support the Sensors Test Engineering team in a production environment.
• Lead the definition, design, development, troubleshooting, and integration of test software for commercial, military, and defense sensor products.
• Work as an experienced individual contributor alongside engineers and technicians.
• Drive 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.
• Create 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 with engineers, operators, and technicians to keep test software aligned with production needs.

Required qualifications

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

Technologies and related experience

• C, C++, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual Studio
• LabVIEW (familiarity)

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: 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.

Role details

• Location: Burnsville, MN 55306 (required)
• Work location: In person
• Job type: Contract
• Pay: $55.29 per hour (USD 55 - 55 hourly)

Contractor benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k