LabVIEW Systems Engineer - High-Speed Data & Automation

BWXT; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 86,450 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Mentorship

Continuing education

Inclusive culture

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a LabVIEW Systems Engineer to develop high-speed data acquisition and real-time control software for defense fuel infrastructure. You will design bridges between LabVIEW and PLCs and support test stands from benchtop to industrial scales.

US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance are required. A BS or MS in engineering or physics, 5+ years of LabVIEW experience, strong communication skills, and a track record with automated

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of LabVIEW development and test system integration.
• Experience coordinating LabVIEW applications with PLC-controlled systems.
• Experience supporting both small-scale and large-scale automated test stands.
• Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain LabVIEW applications for high-speed data acquisition and real-time control.
• Design communication bridges between LabVIEW systems and PLC platforms.
• Collaborate with PLC engineers to align LabVIEW logic with interlocks, alarming, and I/O management.
• Prepare wiring diagrams, loop sheets, channel maps, and system documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and generate technical reports.
• Implement software configuration management for LabVIEW, FPGA, and test automation code.
• Lead automation initiatives using Python, MATLAB, and AI-supported engineering processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide engineering design, troubleshooting, and commissioning support across multiple test stands.

Skills

LabVIEW systems

Test system integration

PLC coordination

Documentation

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or Physics

Tools

LabVIEW

FPGA

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a LabVIEW Systems Engineer to develop high-speed data acquisition and real-time control software for defense fuel infrastructure. You will design bridges between LabVIEW and PLCs and support test stands from benchtop to industrial scales.

US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance are required. A BS or MS in engineering or physics, 5+ years of LabVIEW experience, strong communication skills, and a track record with automated