LabVIEW Programmer

Mission Microwave Technologies LLC

$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience developing LabVIEW applications for test automation or DAQ environments
  • 3+ years of experience with RF/microwave test and measurement
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes, VNAs, and signal generators
  • Advanced proficiency in LabVIEW (G-language) with knowledge of modular design and state-machine architectures
  • Strong understanding of instrumentation protocols such as GPIB, USB, and Ethernet
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills for software/hardware interactions

Responsibilities

  • Develop, debug, and maintain LabVIEW software for automated test systems
  • Interface with RF/microwave instruments using various protocols
  • Collaborate with engineers to convert test requirements into software solutions
  • Ensure reliable measurement of key RF performance metrics
  • Apply modern software engineering practices for maintainability
  • Upgrade legacy test platforms for enhanced efficiency
  • Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting in a lab environment

Benefits

  • Ranked #23 on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production
  • Recognized as a Great Place to Work® since 2022
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF and microwave technologies
  • Collaborative and mission-driven company culture
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Build the systems that test the technology shaping the future of RF and microwave communications.

About the Role

Are you a LabVIEW expert who loves building elegant, high-efficiency automation systems? Do you get energized by turning complex RF/microwave test requirements into software that is fast, accurate, and rock-solid? If so, you'll thrive as a LabVIEW Programmer at Mission Microwave Technologies.

In this role, you will develop, optimize, and maintain the automated test and data-acquisition systems that ensure the performance and reliability of our cutting-edge RF and microwave products. You'll work at the intersection of software engineering, hardware validation, and hands-on lab work supporting both high-volume production and next-generation engineering development.

What You'll Do

  • Develop, debug, and maintain LabVIEW-based software for automated test systems, DAQ, instrument control, and engineering test benches.
  • Interface with industry-standard RF/microwave instruments-signal generators, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and more-across GPIB, USB, LAN, PXI, and other protocols.
  • Collaborate with RF engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing teams to transform test requirements into scalable software architectures, test sequences, GUIs, and reporting tools.
  • Ensure software reliably measures key RF/microwave performance metrics, including gain, power, efficiency, noise figure, and linearity.
  • Apply modern software engineering best practices: modular design, clean code, documentation, version control, and maintainability.
  • Upgrade and optimize legacy test platforms to enhance speed, reliability, and user experience.
  • Provide hands-on support on the factory floor-troubleshooting hardware/software interactions, commissioning systems, and resolving issues quickly.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives around automation workflows, data management, and instrument integration.
  • Support new product introduction (NPI), ensuring test software scales with production throughput, yield, and quality goals.
  • Participate in system integration and test-fixture discussions, aligning software architecture with hardware and manufacturing strategies.


What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years developing LabVIEW applications in test automation or DAQ environments
  • 3+ years experience with RF/microwave test and measurement
  • Hands-on experience controlling oscilloscopes, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, DAQs, and similar lab equipment
  • Advanced proficiency in LabVIEW (G-language), including modular design and state-machine architectures
  • Strong understanding of GPIB, USB, Ethernet, LXI, and related instrumentation protocols
  • Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills-especially for software/hardware interactions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced lab and manufacturing environment with engineers, technicians, and QA teams
    Self-driven, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion


Bonus Points

  • LabVIEW certification (CLD, CLA)
  • Experience with LabVIEW Analytics or Machine Learning Toolkit
  • Familiarity with Matlab, Python, and/or R
  • Experience with GPUs, FPGAs, or NPUs


At Mission Microwave, you don't just take a job; you step into a mission that matters. We design and build world-class RF and microwave solutions that power the technologies behind defense, space, and next-generation communications, and we do it with precision, purpose, and pride. Here, your ideas are heard, your expertise is trusted, and your impact is visible from the first design review to the moment our products perform in the most demanding environments on Earth and beyond. You'll work alongside intelligent, driven people who care deeply about craftsmanship, collaboration, and doing the right thing, in a culture that values growth, integrity, and human connection as much as technical excellence. If you're looking for a place where your work truly matters, where you can stretch, learn, and build something extraordinary with a team that has your back, Mission Microwave is where your next chapter begins.

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