Objectives of this Role:- 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.
- Contribute to setting standards for software design and coding practices. Carry out code reviews of junior developers.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: - 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.
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
- 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.
- Review code regarding functionality, coding standards, and cybersecurity.
- Provide recommended improvements.
- 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.
Requirements: - Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering or other similar Computer Science or engineering degree with related experience.
- 14 - 19 years: Must have LabVIEW development experience and expertise. Fewer years (min: 6 yrs) of LabVIEW experience may be acceptable, if applicant has significant experience in other programming languages, such as C, C++, C#, and/or Python application building (not just data processing).
- Must have NI Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) certification, and, if none, must be willing and able to obtain CLA certification within 2 years of start of employment. Must be well versed in object-oriented programming.
- 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.
Special Requirements:Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.
Job Locations: San Antonio, TexasFor more information about this division, visit the Powertrain Engineering home page.
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