LabVIEW Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a LabVIEW Engineer on the Systems Engineering Team in Warner Robins, GA, supporting automated test station development and sustainment. Roles may be Principal or Sr. Principal level, with on-site work and travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities include integrating hardware with test stands, developing LabVIEW applications, and creating reusable libraries. Collaboration across product engineering, QA, and manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in LabVIEW for automated test equipment development.
• Experience with test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, SMUs, generators).
• Familiarity with software design and version control practices (Git/SVN).

Responsibilities

• Integrate custom hardware with test stands ensuring signal integrity and safety compliance.
• Develop, debug, and optimize LabVIEW applications for test sequencing, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
• Create and maintain LabVIEW libraries, instrument drivers, and UI components.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and manufacturing to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Implement automated test procedures including fault detection and yield analysis.
• Document test station architecture, wiring diagrams, software flowcharts, and SOPs.
• Support pilot production and field service teams by troubleshooting and training.

Skills

LabVIEW development

Test instrumentation

Git/SVN

Signal integrity

Problem solving

Education

Electrical or Biomedical Engineering degree

Tools

PXI platforms

FPGA LabVIEW

Real-time systems

Job description

Location & Travel

Warner Robins, GA – on‑site daily. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Secret clearance. Clearance required for start: No. Current or ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance (or higher) is required.

Role Overview

LabVIEW Engineer on the Systems Engineering Team supporting automated test station development and sustainment within Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector, Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization. Position may be filled at Principal or Sr. Principal level.

Responsibilities

• Integrate custom hardware (sensors, actuators, power supplies, DUT adapters, etc.) with test stands, ensuring signal integrity and safety compliance.
• Develop, debug, and optimize LabVIEW applications for test sequencing, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
• Create and maintain reusable LabVIEW libraries, instrument drivers, and UI components.
• Collaborate with product engineering, QA, and manufacturing to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Implement automated test procedures, including fault detection, self‑diagnostics, and yield analysis.
• Manage version control (Git, SVN) for LabVIEW code and hardware design documentation.
• Conduct root‑cause investigations on test failures and recommend hardware or software improvements.
• Document test station architecture, wiring diagrams, software flowcharts, and standard operating procedures.
• Support pilot production and field service teams by troubleshooting test stations and providing training.

Basic Qualifications

• Principal Systems Engineer – Minimum 5 years B.S. relevant experience, 3 years Master’s experience, 1 year PhD experience, degree in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
• Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Minimum 8 years B.S. experience, 6 years Master’s experience, 4 years PhD experience, degree in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in LabVIEW development for automated test equipment.
• Experience with common test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, source‑measure units, function generators, etc.).
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as GPIB, USB, Ethernet, RS‑232/485, and CAN.
• Experience documenting software design in Software Design Document (SDD), Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI), and/or software flowcharts.
• Familiarity with version‑control systems (Git, SVN) and basic software development practices (code reviews, unit testing).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate within a cross‑functional team.
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently hold a U.S Government Secret level security clearance (or higher).
• NI‑Certified LabVIEW Developer certification.
• Experience with real‑time or PXI platforms and FPGA‑based LabVIEW implementations.
• Proficiency in additional programming languages (Python, C/C++, MATLAB) for data processing or instrument control.
• Ability to write technical documentation and create training materials for end‑users.

Salary

Primary Level: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00. Secondary Level: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00.

Benefits

Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and Long Term Incentives. Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.