Senior LabVIEW Systems Engineer – High-Speed Data

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Mentorship

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is seeking a LabVIEW Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high‑speed data acquisition and real‑time control systems across multi‑platform test stands.

You will ensure synchronized communication between LabVIEW and PLC platforms, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to mission‑critical defense fuel projects. A DOE Q clearance, or the ability to obtain one, is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. 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.
• Experience designing and validating automated test stands or instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LabVIEW development

Test system integration

Python

MATLAB

Technical communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering or Physics

Tools

PlantPAx

FactoryTalk

OPC UA

Modbus

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is seeking a LabVIEW Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high‑speed data acquisition and real‑time control systems across multi‑platform test stands.

You will ensure synchronized communication between LabVIEW and PLC platforms, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to mission‑critical defense fuel projects. A DOE Q clearance, or the ability to obtain one, is required.