Ursa Major

Senior Test Software Engineer

Ursa Major · Longmont, Colorado

Posted about 2 months ago · $110,000 - $135,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
73 days
Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 79 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
high
101 stale, 1 reposted of 101 open
Hiring momentum
128 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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About this role

As a Senior Test Software Engineer at Ursa Major, you will develop software for automated test systems that verify the performance and reliability of avionics hardware. Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining software applications for test equipment, integrating software with hardware, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality. You will also troubleshoot issues and document software processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience developing software for automated test systems, laboratory automation, or hardware integration.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C#, Python, C++, LabVIEW, or similar.
  • Experience developing software that interfaces with electronic test instrumentation using communication standards such as VISA, GPIB, USB, Ethernet/LXI, Serial, or PXI.
  • Experience developing automated test sequences, data acquisition, measurement processing, and test reporting.
  • Familiarity with software architecture, object-oriented programming, and software design best practices.

Nice to have

  • Experience developing automated test software for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronic systems.
  • Experience supporting FPGA-based systems, embedded software, or mixed-signal electronic hardware.
  • Experience developing software for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems.
  • Experience controlling electronic instrumentation using NI VISA, SCPI, PXI, or similar communication frameworks.
  • Experience with test management tools such as NI TestStand or equivalent automated test executives.

What you get

  • Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
  • Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
  • Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours.
  • The role requires a U.S. Security Clearance, which may limit some candidates.
  • The salary range is provided, but it is dependent on individual qualifications and experience, which may lead to variability in offers.

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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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