Calspan's Transonic Wind Tunnel is the only independently owned and operated wind tunnel in the United States. Our staff is known for its flexibility and responsiveness to our customers’ needs. Customers appreciate this approach, as it enables them in real time to refine test programs. We are looking for an experienced and versatile Software Engineer to join our team! This is a great opportunity to be part of an organization with a rich 75-year history that prides itself on its Be Calspan Values. If you think you have what it takes to Be Calspan, we encourage you to speak with us.
Due to the security requirements for this position, US Citizenship is required. Please note, this is a 3rd shift position.
Support execution of testing operations in accurate and efficient manner. Design, develop and maintain embedded systems in testing environments as a member of a software team.
Maintain and document software approaches and solutions.
Support development of new applications and test procedures. Evaluate new technologies for implementation. Conduct research that tests and analyzes feasibility, design, operation and performance of systems.
Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. Integrate embedded software on embedded hardware.
Provide guidance to technicians in programming, preparation and operations of computer and related equipment and systems.
Preferred Education / Experience:
Preferred Knowledge / Ability:
Why join Calspan?
Be Calspan Culture
At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.
Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees
Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.
Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
USD $75,000.00/Yr.
USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Calspan is an industry-leading research and testing partner to the great innovators of the aerospace and automotive industry. We assist both industries in overcoming developmental and technical challenges to ensure their creative concepts become viable commercial products.
Calspan’s business units work with integrity, collaboration, and years of experience to accelerate the world’s greatest innovations on land or into the sky.
Our operations span across the United States. Calspan’s corporate headquarters are in Buffalo, NY and the headquarters for Calspan Flight are in Niagara Falls, NY. Additional test pilot training is conducted at Patuxent River, MD and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. Our main automotive testing campus is in Buffalo, NY with breakout locations in NY, PA, NJ, MD, MI, FL, NC and TN.
Calspan Test Solutions provides aerodynamic testing, including hypersonics, and aerodynamic model solutions is in St. Paul, MN. Lastly, Calspan Test Systems provides R&D, T&E engineering and manufacturing solutions with locations in Newport News, VA, Hampton, VA, San Diego, CA, and Ronkonkoma, NY.