Job Description Job #218981
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Software Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)This position can be filled at the Principal Software Engineer or the SR. Principal Software Engineer depending on years of experience and qualifications.
Principal Software Engineer 3:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in STEM with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; Master's degree in Engineering with 3 years of experience; or 1 Year with a PhD.
SR. Principal Software Engineer 3:
- A Bachelors degree in STEM with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience; Master's degree in Engineering with 6 years of experience; or 4 Year with a PhD.
- Proven experience with National Instruments LabVIEW data acquisition systems and programming.
- Experience developing measurement and test routines in the LabVIEW environment.
- Defines development test plans and methods to ensure a robust design is achieved and validates the design against customer, internal and regulatory / government requirements.
- Has strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks.
- Is able to communicate clearly and effectively to cross-functional team members. Has strong writing skills and is proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
- Is able to document design and analysis reports as well as test reports.
- Is self-motivated and able to work without close supervision to achieve tasks on time and budget.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active DoD Secret Clearance.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESWe are seeking a LabVIEW/TestStand Software Engineer to develop innovative LabVIEW-centric solutions for production test systems supporting our CNI product line. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for:
- Design, development, deployment, and support of LabVIEW programs and test instrumentation throughout all project life cycle phases
- Translation of system requirements, specifications and goal-oriented objectives into system designs
- Interfacing with end users and customers to refine requirements and iterate designs; generation of test plans and documentation to verify compliance to system level requirements
- Production of software documentation to support software release packages
- Time management and flexibility to support multiple programs
- Presentation of assigned work at program technical reviews, proposals, or other technical meetings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- Applies research to the planning, design, development and testing of LabVIEW algorithms, test environments and systems for use in space and military applications. Is able to develop design solutions to meet difficult performance requirements.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies and design constraints.
- CLAD, CLD, or CLA LabVIEW Certifications.
- Experience working in a cross functional environment (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, test engineering, production engineering, etc.) to translate customer requirements and functional block diagrams into realized control models. Review and update control system requirements to meet system level performance objectives. Conduct trade studies and identify and present alternate design options.
REQUIRED EDUCATIONBS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) is required.
School must be accredited.
HOURS9/80A schedule.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
- Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
For more information, please apply or contact:
Anthony Ho 800.927.9318 x256
[email protected] 
