Senior Technical Lead - FPGA, LabVIEW RT

About the Role

Seeking a LabVIEW Engineer with 7–10 years of experience in LabVIEW, FPGA, Python, and Hardware-Software Integration. The role involves developing and integrating embedded systems, automated test platforms, and real-time control solutions while collaborating closely with hardware, FPGA, firmware, and system engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop LabVIEW/Python based Host Applications for test automation, instrument control, and data acquisition.
• Design and maintain LabVIEW FPGA solutions for real-time control and signal processing.
• Develop automation and data analysis tools using Python.
• Perform hardware-software integration, board bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Integrate embedded systems with DAQs, sensors, instruments, and custom hardware.
• Implement and support communication interfaces such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN.
• Support system verification, validation, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements, design reviews, and technical problem-solving.

Requirements

Software

• 7–10 years of Embedded Software Development and System Integration experience.
• Strong expertise in:
  • LabVIEW Application Development
  • LabVIEW FPGA
  • Python Programming
  • LabVIEW Real-Time (RT)
  • Test Automation Frameworks
  • NI Platforms (CompactRIO (cRIO), PXI/PXIe Systems)
  • NI DAQ Hardware
  • Instrument Control (SCPI, VISA, GPIB)

Hardware & System Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
  • Digital, Analog, and Mixed-Signal Electronics
  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • Sensors and Actuators
  • Signal Conditioning
  • FPGA-Based Systems
• Ability to read and debug:
  • Schematics
  • PCB Layouts
  • Timing Diagrams
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic Analyzers
  • Multimeters
  • Protocol Analyzers
• Experience in:
  • Board Bring-up
  • Hardware Validation
  • System-Level Debugging
  • Root Cause Analysis
• Communication Protocols:
  • Ethernet / TCP-IP
  • USB
  • UART / RS232 / RS485
  • SPI, I2C

Skills

• Tools: Git, Azure DevOps or equivalent version control tools
• Preferred Skills:
  • NI VeriStand and TestStand
  • C/C++ Programming
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Systems
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Embedded Systems
  • FPGA Architecture and DMA Concepts
  • Medical Device or Regulated Product Development Experience
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Ability to work across Hardware, FPGA, Firmware, and Software teams
  • Strong ownership, teamwork, and execution mindset

Preferred Domains

• Medical Devices
• Test & Measurement
• Semiconductor Equipment
• Industrial Automation
• Robotics