Sr. Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - Test Systems

Location : Austin, TX

Work Arrangement: Strong preference for candidates who can work onsite

Travel: Domestic and international travel as needed

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a cross-functional engineering team supporting custom test and measurement solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense, and government sectors. This role will focus on developing automated test software, integrating a variety of test equipment, and supporting the design, deployment, and sustainment of complex, large-scale test systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with LabVIEW and TestStand , hands-on knowledge of automated test systems and instrumentation, and the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, engineers, suppliers, and other technical teams.

Key Job Duties:

• Develop instrument drivers, test sequences, and software applications using LabVIEW and TestStand for a variety of test equipment and automated test systems.
• Work closely with customers, sales teams, systems architects, electrical engineers, development teams, partners, and suppliers to define, design, implement, and sustain custom engineering solutions.
• Develop and implement system-level test plans , manage project milestones, and participate in technical reviews to ensure systems meet requirements and are ready for deployment.
• Perform verification and validation of automated tests to ensure requirements are met and appropriate test coverage is achieved.
• Provide software application handoff, technical support, and documentation to customer engineering teams, with domestic and international travel as needed to support project objectives.

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required , with the ability to qualify for applicable Department of Defense security clearances .
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing test software using LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Hands-on experience developing automated test software using PXI-based systems and interfacing with test equipment such as analog/digital I/O, DMMs, oscilloscopes, switching and signal-routing systems, data acquisition equipment, power supplies, RF analyzers, and RF power sensors.
• Experience with hardware communication interfaces such as GPIB, USB, Ethernet, and serial protocols , along with knowledge of programming languages such as LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++, C#, and/or Python.

Additional Qualifications:

• Understanding of electrical engineering, electronics, and computer architectures.
• Experience developing and working with system-level electrical schematics.
• Experience with cross-platform development in Windows and/or Linux environments.
• LabVIEW certification is a plus.
• Experience developing software using Python, C#, or other high-level programming languages.
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, self-direction, and the ability to learn new technologies and systems quickly.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-functional development environment.

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