Volt Technical Resources

Software Engineer

Volt Technical Resources$162K — $169K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years experience with LabVIEW/TestStand test software development.
  • Experience with PXI systems and various test equipment interfaces.
  • ITAR project experience with eligibility for DoD Clearances required.
  • Proficient in hardware communication protocols like GPIB, USB, Ethernet, and serial.

Responsibilities

  • Provide handoff and support for software test applications to customer engineering teams.
  • Develop instrument drivers and test sequences using LabVIEW/TestStand.
  • Collaborate with Systems Architects and Electrical Engineering for design implementation.
  • Engage with NI customers and partners to create custom solutions.
  • Define system test plans and manage project milestones.
  • Verify tests for compliance with requirements and readiness.
  • Travel as necessary to meet project goals.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Term life and short-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Sick time and other paid leave options as per legal requirements.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Volt is immediately hiring a Software Engineer in Austin, Texas 78759.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer specializing in LabVIEW and TestStand to design, develop, and support advanced automated test systems. This role involves working with National Instruments (NI) platforms, PXI systems, and test automation frameworks to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions for engineering teams and customers.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in test software development, hardware integration, and system validation, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and support mission-critical projects, including ITAR and DoD environments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing handoff and direct support of software test applications to customer engineering teams, including developing necessary documentation.
  • Developing instrument drivers, test sequences, and applications using LabVIEW and TestStand for a wide range of NI and third-party test equipment.
  • Interface with our Systems Architects and Electrical Engineering team to provide strategic design implementation guidance to best enable testability of our systems.
  • Interacting with a wide variety of NI customers, NI staff, external alliance partners, and suppliers in support of designing, implementing and sustaining custom solutions
  • Defining and implementing system test plans, managing milestones, and holding reviews to assure systems meet requirements and readiness for deployment
  • Verification of the developed tests to ensure compliance with and coverage of requirements
  • Traveling as needed domestically and abroad in support of project objectives


Qualifications & Skills
  • B. S. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience developing test software using LabVIEW/TestStand
  • Experience developing automated test software using PXI chassis and interfacing with some of the following: analog I/O cards, digital I/O cards, DMMs, oscilloscopes, National Instrument's switching and signal routing systems, data acquisition devices, power supplies, RF analyzers, and RF power sensors.
  • Ability to work on ITAR projects and qualify for DoD Clearances
  • Knowledge of hardware interfaces, such as GPIB, USB, Ethernet, and serial communication protocols
  • Understanding of high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++/C#, Python)


Preferred Skills:
  • Understanding of electrical engineering, electronics, and computer architectures
  • Experience developing and using system electrical schematics
  • Cross-platform development (Windows/Linux) experience
  • National Instruments Certification in LabVIEW
  • Experience developing in Python, C#, or other high-level languages


Job Title: Software Engineer

Shift time: 1st shift
Location: AUSTIN, Texas 78759

Pay Range: $78.00/hr. - $81.48/hr.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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