PRINCIPAL COMPUTER SCIENTIST - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - STAFF COMPUTER SCIENTIST - LabVIEW Developer & Architect

About the role

We develop, maintain, and advance MoSAIC™, a LabVIEW-based software platform for automated R&D testing of electro-mechanical systems and components. MoSAIC™ integrates seamlessly with National Instruments (NI) hardware and RTOS, supporting applications like testing vehicle battery packs, electric motors, and internal combustion engines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of data acquisition, instrumentation, and controls experts to develop, maintain, and deploy LabVIEW-based MoSAIC™ software solutions.
• Apply expertise in LabVIEW, NI Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and associated NI hardware to streamline test cell operations and meet R&D objectives.
• Lead or contribute to all phases of system/software integration, including Requirements Gathering and Analysis, System Design, Development, Integration and Testing, Acceptance, System Installation, Deployment, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Data Security.
• Contribute to setting standards for software design and coding practices, carry out code reviews of junior developers, and provide software modifications, enhancements, and technical assessments.
• Develop and support LabVIEW-based applications for controlling test articles in R&D testing environments, and troubleshoot software, RTOS, instrumentation hardware, sensors, and associated systems.
• Engage in hands-on troubleshooting and fieldwork to ensure software and hardware align with project requirements, and review code regarding functionality, coding standards, and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering or other similar Computer Science or engineering degree with related experience.
• Must have LabVIEW development experience and expertise, with NI Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) certification, and willingness to obtain CLA certification within 2 years of start of employment.
• Must have sufficient communication skills, project management experience, and working knowledge of system/software integration phases.

Qualifications

• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on project needs.

Skills

• LabVIEW development
• National Instruments (NI) hardware and RTOS
• Object-oriented programming
• Communication skills
• Project management experience
• Software design and coding practices
• Code reviews
• Troubleshooting software, RTOS, instrumentation hardware, sensors, and associated systems
• Hands-on troubleshooting and fieldwork
• Review code regarding functionality, coding standards, and cybersecurity