Software Engineer, Industrial Controls & Defense

Sensata Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 115,620 - 173,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Short-term incentive programs

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

Dynapower, Part of Sensata Technologies, seeks a Software Design Engineer specializing in real-time NI Linux and LabVIEW development for deterministic control and monitoring software for mission critical military applications. You will design architectures on NI real-time hardware and generate comprehensive documentation for compliance.

The role emphasizes rigorous configuration management, lifecycle documentation, and long-term sustainment of installed systems, with ITAR/EAR eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with OO languages (C#, Python, Java).
• Experience in LabVIEW real-time development and NI Linux RT platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced military/aerospace environment with ITAR/EAR considerations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on complex software for Sensata products following coding standards.
• Develops software to control external hardware for automated test equipment.
• Organizes software engineering tools, build processes and debugging workflows.
• Designs small functional additions and participates in peer code reviews.
• Develops real time control and monitoring software on NI Linux RT platforms using LabVIEW.
• Performs hardware-in-the-loop testing and integrates software with NI hardware.

Skills

LabVIEW

NI Linux RT

C/C++

C#

Python

Java

CI/CD

DevOps

Real-time systems

Cybersecurity practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Dynapower, 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 suggestions

Experience / 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.

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Sensing is what we do. In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for ‘those gifted with sense’. Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille. Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

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