LabVIEW Engineer

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Mission Solutions organization in Warner Robins, GA seeks a LabVIEW Engineer to support automated test station development and sustainment programs. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with leadership from within a fast-paced, cross-functional team, and must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Integrate custom hardware (sensors, actuators, power supplies, DUT adapters, etc.) with test stands while ensuring signal integrity and safety compliance.
• Develop, debug, and optimize LabVIEW applications for test sequencing, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
• Create and maintain reusable LabVIEW libraries, instrument drivers, and UI components.
• Collaborate with product engineering, QA, and manufacturing to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Implement automated test procedures including fault detection, self-diagnostics, and yield analysis.
• Manage version control (e.g., Git, SVN) for LabVIEW code and hardware design documentation.
• Conduct root-cause investigations on test failures and recommend hardware or software improvements.
• Document test station architecture, wiring diagrams, software flowcharts, and standard operating procedures.
• Support pilot production and field service teams by troubleshooting test stations and providing training.

Requirements

• Principal Systems Engineer: Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree; Minimum of 3 years with M.S.; Minimum of 1 year with PhD. Degree must be in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
• Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Minimum of 8 years with B.S.; Minimum of 6 years with M.S.; Minimum of 4 years with PhD. Degree must be in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in LabVIEW development for automated test equipment.
• Experience with common test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, source-measure units, function generators, etc.).
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as GPIB, USB, Ethernet, RS-232/485, and CAN.
• Experience documenting software design in Software Design Document (SDD), Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI), and/or software flowcharts.
• Familiarity with version-control systems (Git, SVN) and basic software development practices (code reviews, unit testing).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate within a cross-functional team.
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government Secret clearance (or higher).
• NI-Certified LabVIEW Developer certification.
• Experience with real-time or PXI platforms and FPGA-based LabVIEW implementations.
• Proficiency in additional programming languages (Python, C/C++, MATLAB) for data processing or instrument control.
• Ability to write technical documentation and create training materials for end-users.

Pay

• Principal level: $98,400 – $147,600
• Sr. Principal level: $122,800 – $184,200

Base salary offers are determined by scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.