Test Automation Engineer

Senior LabVIEW Test Automation Engineer (NI

PXI / DAQ

Systems)

Location:

Sunnyvale, CA Schedule:

Full-Time |

Onsite Pay Rate:

DOE Email Contact:

kevin.carpenter@first-tek.com

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced LabVIEW Test Automation Engineer to support advanced automated test development within a high-reliability aerospace and defense environment. This role focuses on developing next-generation test stand data acquisition (DAQ) systems using LabVIEW in support of production and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) operations. This is a highly hands-on engineering position working closely with hardware, manufacturing, and software teams in a lab-based environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing scalable LabVIEW test architectures, integrating NI hardware platforms, and supporting automated production test systems from development through deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop LabVIEW-based data acquisition and automated test software for production FAT environments Develop and maintain scalable test stand architectures and modular test frameworks Support automated reporting, statistical analysis, test metrics, and data trending tools Troubleshoot and resolve software, DAQ, and test system issues in production environments Create user manuals, operator documentation, and engineering training materials Collaborate with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across automated test systems Develop and support tools for post-test analysis, issue tracking, and performance monitoring Support NI PXI-based DAQ systems and integration with PLC-controlled equipment Program and support Allen-Bradley PLC ladder logic and industrial communication protocols Ensure software development standards and best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle

Qualifications & Skills Required:

Strong experience developing automated test software using LabVIEW NI Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) certification Experience with NI PXI, cRIO, cDAQ, or related DAQ/test hardware platforms Familiarity with PLC ladder logic programming Experience with EtherNet/IP and Modbus communication protocols Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills within production test environments Ability to work onsite in

Sunnyvale, CA Preferred:

5+ years of LabVIEW-based automated test development experience NI Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) certification Experience supporting FAT, manufacturing, or high-volume production test environments Experience with TestStand, Lab

VIEW OOP

architecture, and HIL testing Background in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical device, or other regulated/high-reliability industries Experience developing automated reporting, data analysis, and test metrics tools Experience supporting systems from NPI through mass production

Additional Notes:

This is a fully onsite role in Sunnyvale, CA Candidates must be comfortable in hands-on lab and hardware integration environments Strong communication and collaboration skills are important due to cross-functional team interaction U.S. Citizenship may be required depending on program assignment

Pay:

$120.00 - $130.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person