Staff LabVIEW Engineer – Test Systems & Automation

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design, strategic planning, and development of control and measurement applications used in propulsion testing.
• Mentor and coach engineering team members, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and excellence.
• Design, develop, integrate, and troubleshoot software in NI LabVIEW (including LabVIEW FPGA and LabVIEW Real-Time).
• Arcitect and manage hardware-software interfaces for diverse sensors (e.g., pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs) and control mechanisms (e.g., solenoid valves, VFDs, throttling valves).
• Familiarity with NI PXIe (R-Series), NI cRIO, DAQmx, and LV FPGA.
• Establish, enforce, and ensure compliance with rigorous software development standards and best practices.
• Oversee the integration of test/measurement instruments (power supplies, oscilloscopes) and the implementation of communication protocols (VISA, TCP/IP, serial).
• Act as a champion for safety and long-term system reliability across all testing and development operations.
• Ability to work on-site at our testing facilities in Durango, CO.

Requirements

• B.S. or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering field with a strong programming background.
• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience; 8+ years of experience with LabVIEW; 5+ years of experience with Actor Framework; 8+ years of experience designing and debugging low-voltage electrical systems.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming fundamentals and languages such as Python or C++.
• Experience working within Linux and Windows environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams, communicate complex ideas effectively, and manage time proactively with a detail-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) Certification.
• Demonstrated, multi-year experience as a technical team leader or architectural lead.
• Familiarity with NI PXIe (R-Series), NI cRIO, DAQmx, and LV FPGA.
• Experience designing and operating safety-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of computer networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, firewalls).
• Experience with high-speed signal integrity practices.
• Proficiency with modern development and tracking tools (Git, GitLab, WSL, JIRA, SSH).