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Senior Software Engineer with Test Equipment - P4

Butler

Tucson, AZ · Posted September 22, 2026

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About the job

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Tucson, AZ

Job ID: #73220

Pay Range: $96-99 ph (W2)

Duration: 12 mos

The Principal Software Engineer with Test Equipment position is focused on the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software as a part of on-site factory support of systems to support weapon system product development. The selected candidate will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization.

The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production equipment, environments, and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of product development for weapon system products. They will be expected to work, either as a part of a team or independently, to design, develop, and implement system level applications in support of producing and maintaining weapon system products.

Design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)

Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrently

Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation

Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment

Develop and derive requirements for software products

Lead and mentor junior software engineers

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

Experience in developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.

Experience in utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.

Prior experience in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.

The ability to maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Prior experience in laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)

Experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques

Experience of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces

Experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422

Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design

Experience in software development lifecycles, such as Waterfall and Agile

Experience with Software Configuration Management principles

Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub

Written and interpersonal communication skills

Experience in leading teams/projects in a technical capacity

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices .

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com .