Software Engineer

Sensata Technologies; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sensata Technologies seeks a Software Design Engineer to develop real-time control software on NI Linux RT platforms using LabVIEW for mission-critical military applications. You will design, implement, and verify software for deterministic monitoring across land, sea, and air platforms, adhering to strict MIL standards and documentation requirements.

The role emphasizes software lifecycle discipline, configuration management, and collaboration with hardware teams for automated test equipment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Team player in fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Strong communication, organization and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with NI Linux RT and LabVIEW for real-time control software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on complex software development following coding standards.
• Develop software to control external hardware for automated test equipment.
• Organize software engineering tools, build processes, and debuggers.
• Create designs for new functionality as part of a software project.
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop real-time control and monitoring software on NI Linux RT platforms using LabVIEW.
• Support SDRL development and required software deliverables.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing and integrate software with NI hardware.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Time management

Ethical values

Laboratory knowledge?

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LabVIEW

C/C++

Python

Java

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

## Software EngineerApplylocations: Dynapower South Burlington, VTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: IRC98033Dynapower, Part of Sensata Technologies, is seeking a Software Design Engineer specializing in real-time NI Linux and LabVIEW development platform for development, integration, and validation of deterministic control and monitoring software for mission critical military applications across land, sea, and air platforms. This role focuses on delivering high reliability applications that comply with stringent military specifications, including environmental, cybersecurity, and performance standards required across multiple MIL standards and specific SOW shalls. The engineer designs and implements software architectures on NI real-time hardware platforms, leveraging LabVIEW for rapid development, hardware in the loop testing, and automated system verification. A key responsibility includes generating and maintaining comprehensive software documentation requirements, design artifacts, interface control documents, test procedures, verification reports, and configuration records to ensure full compliance with applicable military standards and formal review processes. The position emphasizes rigorous adherence to military quality and reliability requirements, including disciplined configuration management and structured software lifecycle documentation. The engineer supports deployment, troubleshooting, testing, test documentation and long term sustainment of installed systems.General Responsibilities • Collaborates with developing complex software in selected languages for Sensata products and/or applications consistently following Sensata’s coding standards and in accordance with applicable software development methodology and release processes • Key participant in the development of software to control external hardware for automated test equipment and other applicable development • Organizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process • Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionality as part of a software project • Organizes participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestionsExperience / Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience. • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers**Additional Responsibilities*** Develop real time control and monitoring software on NI Linux RT platforms using LabVIEW.* Support SDRL development and submittals for required software deliverables.* Participate in PDR and CDR design reviews with the Navy and Shipbuilders.* Perform hardware in the loop testing and integrate software with NI real-time hardware and I/O modules.* Ensure software artifacts meet applicable military and naval standards for documentation, quality, and review.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience developing real-time applications on NI Linux RT platforms (cRIO, sbRIO, or similar).* Proficiency in LabVIEW, including Real-Time and FPGA modules.* Strong understanding of deterministic software design, embedded systems, and hardware/software integration.* Familiarity with military and naval standards for software, documentation, testing, and environmental qualification.* Background in communication protocols and network interfaces including Ethernet, CAN Bus, RS-485, and RS-232.* Knowledge of cybersecurity practices relevant to embedded and real-time Linux systems.* Previous experience developing software for U.S. military applications; MIL-E-917E experience preferred.* Experience supporting Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) milestones.* Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with object-oriented languages such as C#, Python, or Java.* Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.**Base Salary Range:**$115,620- $173,440 USD Annual*At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.*This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.