About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering (Aerospace).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of software used for production and validation of advanced sensor products in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software for sensor production and automated test systems.
• Design, implement, and validate software for manufacturing and automated testing workflows.
• Integrate software with laboratory and production test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, environmental chambers).
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues affecting test equipment and production systems.
• Create and maintain software documentation, test procedures, and test cases.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and testing activities to ensure maintainability and quality.
• Support validation, verification, and root-cause analysis of test results; recommend corrective actions.
• Work within Agile processes; contribute to planning, status updates, and continuous improvement.
• Apply software development best practices for test automation and system integration in a regulated aerospace setting.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM field.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on software engineering experience (professional, internship, co-op, or equivalent projects).
• Experience programming in one or more of: C#, VB.NET, Python, or similar object‑oriented languages.
• Basic knowledge of software design, testing methodologies, debugging, and version control.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose issues that span software and hardware.
• Effective written and verbal communication and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LabVIEW or other test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and software-controlled test equipment.
• Background in manufacturing, test engineering, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
• Electronics fundamentals (analog and digital circuits).
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, and test cases.
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira and source control like Git or Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to communication protocols (RS-232, RS-485, CAN, ARINC, MIL‑STD‑1553) is a plus.
• Demonstrated curiosity, hands-on troubleshooting, and willingness to learn.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $38.00 - $46.00 per hour (hourly range provided by the client). Actual pay offered will depend on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential conversion to direct employment by the client.
• If eligible, benefits for the temporary period may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital plans; 401(k) (pre-tax and Roth options); voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off policies (subject to eligibility and plan terms).

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Role Details

• Position type: Contract to Hire (CONTRACTOR).
• Workplace type: Hybrid (Burnsville, MN).
• Location: Burnsville, Minnesota — work on production and lab-based test systems for aerospace sensors.
• Anticipated application close date: Sep 4, 2026.

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What We Value & Compliance Notes

Careertakes and our client are committed to fair hiring practices and reasonable accommodations. Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact the recruiter or Careertakes. The confidential client follows applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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