RF Test Automation Engineer (LabVIEW) - Onsite, Sparks, MD

Socket.dev; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

iRF Solutions in Sparks, MD is seeking a Software Engineer 2 to design and test automated LabVIEW routines for state-of-the-art microwave products used by government and military clients. The role centers on developing, debugging, and maintaining LabVIEW applications and interfaces with diverse test equipment.

You will collaborate with digital design engineers to define acceptance criteria, implement reusable libraries, and ensure quality through verification, validation, and version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 2 years post-secondary + 6 years related experience.
• LabVIEW experience required for automated testing.
• Strong understanding of data acquisition, signal processing & hardware interfacing with SCPI.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and instrumentation principles.
• Solid engineering principles, testing methodologies & best practices.
• Hands-on RF test equipment experience preferred (network/spectrum analyzers, generators, oscilloscopes).
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality, ESD awareness, safety protocols.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and maintain LabVIEW applications for RF test and measurement automation systems.
• Create user interfaces, state machines and modular, scalable code architecture.
• Create and maintain LabVIEW libraries, instrument drivers, and UI components.
• Plan and execute software verification and validation procedures.
• Integrate LabVIEW with databases, serial devices, LXI and GPIB.
• Collaborate with digital design engineers on acceptance criteria and device control.
• Provide technical support for deployed test systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain version control and follow software development best practices.

Skills

LabVIEW

Data acquisition

Signal processing

Hardware interfacing

SCPI

Schematics reading

Testing methodologies

RF test equipment

Security clearance

MS Office

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

2 years post-secondary/associate + 6 years exp

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

iRF Solutions in Sparks, MD is seeking a Software Engineer 2 to design and test automated LabVIEW routines for state-of-the-art microwave products used by government and military clients. The role centers on developing, debugging, and maintaining LabVIEW applications and interfaces with diverse test equipment.

You will collaborate with digital design engineers to define acceptance criteria, implement reusable libraries, and ensure quality through verification, validation, and version control.