Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

LEAD COMPUTER SCIENTIST - LEAD ENGINEER - SR. COMPUTER SCIENTIST - LabVIEW Developer

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) • $100K — $130K *
San Antonio, TX 78228In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 7-12 years of LabVIEW development experience required.
  • NI Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) certification required; must obtain within 2 years.
  • Strong communication and project management skills essential.
  • Familiarity with complete phases of system/software integration required.
  • Valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a team on LabVIEW-based software solutions for data acquisition and automation.
  • Streamline test cell operations using expertise in LabVIEW and NI Real-Time OS.
  • Lead or participate in all system/software integration phases from design to deployment.
  • Develop and support LabVIEW applications for R&D testing environments.
  • Analyze user requirements and refine software designs within project constraints.
  • Troubleshoot software and instrumentation hardware in test environments.
  • Engage in hands-on fieldwork to ensure alignment of software and hardware with project goals.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment encompassing office and lab assignments.
  • Opportunities for professional development with certification support.
  • Engagement in diverse projects with hands-on troubleshooting.
  • Collaborative work culture with engineers and technicians.
  • Occasional travel to conduct project work as needed.
Full Job Description
  • Collaborate with a team of data acquisition, instrumentation, and controls experts to develop, maintain, and deploy LabVIEW-based MoSAIC™ software solutions to support data acquisition, test system control, and automation for a wide variety of systems across a 300+ person labor.
  • Apply expertise in LabVIEW, NI Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and associated NI hardware to streamline test cell operations, increase resource efficiency, and meet challenging R&D objectives.
  • Lead or contribute to all phases of system/software integration: Requirements Gathering and Analysis, System Design, Development, Integration and Testing, Acceptance, System Installation, Deployment, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Data Security.

  • Work in a team or independently to develop and support LabVIEW-based applications for controlling test articles in R&D testing environments.
  • The working environment will include office as well as laboratory/field assignments.
  • Capture user requirements, analyze needs, and refine software designs within time and cost constraints.
  • Provide software modifications, enhancements, and technical assessments as lab needs evolve.
  • Troubleshoot software, RTOS, instrumentation hardware (e.g., PXI, CompactRIO), sensors, and associated systems.
  • Engage in hands-on troubleshooting and fieldwork to ensure software and hardware align with project requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Primary job function is located at the SwRI main campus in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Travel required on an as-needed basis to conduct project work.

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering or similar Computer Science or engineering degree with related experience.
  • 7 - 12 years: Must have LabVIEW development experience and expertise.
  • Must have NI Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) certification, and, if none, must be willing and able to obtain CLD certification within 2 years of start of employment and CLA within 4 years.
  • Must have sufficient communication skills. Must possess project management experience, specifically regarding level of effort estimating and task planning & tracking.
  • Must have working knowledge of the following phases of system/software integration: Requirements Gathering and Analysis, System Design, Development, Integration and Testing, Acceptance, System Installation, Deployment, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Data Security.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

About Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a non-profit research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The institute was founded in 1947 and has since grown to employ over 3,000 people across multiple locations in the United States. SwRI provides research and development services to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. The institute's research areas include automation and data systems, chemistry and chemical engineering, and space science and engineering. SwRI has a long history of working with government agencies, including NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as private companies.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
* Ladders Estimates

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