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Calspan

Aerospace and automotive R&D testing partner

Senior Software Engineer

Full-TimeDeadline 9/25/27
$118k - $148k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
St Paul, MN, USA
RemoteOn-site in St. Paul, with travel up to 30%.
Software Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Seven or more years of experience in computer programming or a similar industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with C++, Java, LabVIEW, Python, or similar programming languages.
  • Familiarity with Linux systems, including configuration, administration, or deployment.
  • Familiarity with network administration or programming in mixed Windows and Linux operating system environments.
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams or mechanical drawings.
  • Ability or experience working with electro-mechanical systems.
  • Experience with logic controllers or similar programmable computer devices or resources.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • A valid passport.
  • US Person status.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Support the development of test programs accurately and efficiently.
  • Design, develop, and maintain quality test programs as a member of the software team using best practices in functional decomposition based on software engineering.
  • Collaborate with customers, manufacturers, and the engineering team to clarify procedures and test configurations and accomplish on-site installations, including travel.
  • Support the development of new applications and test tools.
  • Evaluate new technologies for implementation.
  • Conduct research to test and analyze the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of systems.
  • Document and develop test-domain knowledge for the organization.
  • Improve testing knowledge and expertise in jet engines, wind tunnels, and other data acquisition and control systems.
  • Manage time effectively and communicate resource usage to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Maintain records of tools, time, and other work-related efforts during installation for customer projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in structural programming, controls, data acquisition, or jet engine testing.

About the company

Calspan acts as a research and testing partner for aerospace and automotive innovators, helping turn bold concepts into viable commercial products. It conducts aerodynamic and flight testing, including hypersonics, and provides R&D, T&E engineering, and manufacturing solutions, all supported by a network of U.S. facilities and test centers. The company differentiates itself by offering end-to-end testing and development capabilities across multiple locations—airborne testing, wind tunnel and aerodynamic modeling, pilot training, and engineering services—covering both ground and air applications. Its goal is to accelerate the world’s greatest innovations by validating designs, reducing development time, and enabling safe, reliable product deployment in land, air, and space domains.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.5M

Headquarters

Buffalo, New York

Founded

1943

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What believers are saying

  • Calspan won a five-year USNTPS Learjet contract on February 20, 2026.
  • Taiwan's TNCAP certification opens recurring validation demand from global automakers in 2026.
  • Autonomy Flight Test Center expanded in 2026 as CCA and AI testing budgets surged.

What critics are saying

  • TransDigm sold Calspan Aero Systems Engineering to Cerberus in May 2024, shrinking defense scope.
  • Calspan still depends on contract wins like USNTPS, risking lumpy revenue after 2027.
  • North Wind now competes on hypersonic testing, eroding Calspan's historical technical moat.

What makes Calspan unique

  • Calspan runs ISO/IEC 17025 automotive labs and autonomous flight-test platforms in Buffalo.
  • Its ExPERT Learjet platform supports AI, autonomy, MUM-T, and surrogate aircraft testing.
  • Only North American lab certified for full-scope TNCAP testing in January 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Jury Duty
  • Military Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
The Business Journals
Apr 24th, 2024
Peter Sauer takes Calspan experience into commercial development

Calspan hired Steve Federico as head of development and construction 10 years ago so those projects could stay in-house.

Mason & Hanger
Dec 5th, 2023
Construction Progress on NASA's New Flight Dynamics Research Facility

Mason & Hanger is working on the design-build contract in partnership with BL Harbert International (BLHI) and Calspan Aero Systems Engineering, Inc.

PR Newswire
May 8th, 2023
TransDigm Completes Acquisition of Calspan Corporation

/PRNewswire/ -- TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG) today announced it has successfully completed its acquisition of Calspan Corporation ("Calspan" or...

MANavigator
Mar 15th, 2023
M & A Navigator

Ohio, US-based aircraft components supplier TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE: TDG) has agreed to acquire New York-based testing and technology development services provider Calspan Corp., focussed on the aerospace and defence industry, the company said.

Calspan
Jan 28th, 2022
Calspan Corporation partners with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Calspan has been an integral partner with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on their Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program.