RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for a LabVIEW Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for a role on our Systems Engineering Team, supporting automated test station development and sustainment programs. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.
Your responsibilities will include:- Integrate custom hardware (sensors, actuators, power supplies, DUT adapters, etc.) with test stands, ensuring signal integrity and safety compliance.
- Develop, debug, and optimize LabVIEW applications for test sequencing, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
- Create and maintain reusable LabVIEW libraries, instrument drivers, and UI components.
- Collaborate with product engineering, QA, and manufacturing to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Implement automated test procedures, including fault detection, self-diagnostics, and yield analysis.
- Manage version control (e.g., Git, SVN) for LabVIEW code and hardware design documentation.
- Conduct root-cause investigations on test failures and recommend hardware or software improvements.
- Document test station architecture, wiring diagrams, software flowcharts, and standard operating procedures.
- Support pilot production and field service teams by troubleshooting test stations and providing training.
This position may be filled at either Principal or Sr. Principal level.Basic Qualifications: - Principal Systems Engineer: Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Master's degree; Minimum of 1 year of direct relevant experience with PhD. B.S, M.S., or PhD must be in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
- Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Minimum of 8 years of direct relevant experience with B.S. degree; Minimum of 6 years of direct relevant experience with Master's degree; Minimum of 4 years of direct relevant experience with PhD. B.S, M.S., or PhD must be in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
- Demonstrated proficiency in LabVIEW development for automated test equipment.
- Experience with common test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, source-measure units, function generators, etc.).
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as GPIB, USB, Ethernet, RS-232/485, and CAN.
- Experience with documenting software design in Software Design Document (SDD), Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI), and/or software flowcharts.
- Familiarity with version-control systems (Git, SVN) and basic software development practices (code reviews, unit testing).
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate within a cross-functional team.
- Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:- Currently hold a U.S Government Secret level security clearance (or higher)
- NI-Certified LabVIEW Developer certification
- Experience with real-time or PXI platforms and FPGA-based LabVIEW implementations.
- Proficiency in additional programming languages (Python, C/C++, MATLAB) for data processing or instrument control.
- Ability to write technical documentation and create training materials for end-users.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
