Senior Software Engineer, Aerospace Test Equipment

The Malwin Company; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA with employer matching

Paid time off and company holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Malwin Company is a Connecticut-based aerospace and defense enterprise seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in LabVIEW to lead development and integration of advanced aerospace test equipment across development, production, and repair operations.

The ideal candidate will design, implement, and validate automated test systems using LabVIEW, VeriSTAND, TestStand, and NI hardware platforms (PXI, cRIO, DAQ) ensuring traceability and AS9100 quality compliance.

Qualifications

• CLA or CLD certification required.
• 10+ years designing automated test systems with LabVIEW and NI hardware (PXI/DAQ/cRIO).
• Strong understanding of signal processing, instrumentation, and electromechanical systems.
• Experience in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Excellent documentation and configuration-control discipline.
• Ability to travel occasionally, domestically and internationally.
• U.S. citizenship required for ITAR-controlled work.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy software for automated test systems and subassemblies.
• Integrate LabVIEW models with SolidWorks-based mechanical systems.
• Develop reusable code using object-oriented LabVIEW and version control (Git, Azure DevOps).
• Design and execute validation plans for test benches and calibration standards.
• Interface with design, production, and repair teams to translate requirements into test sequences.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians on LabVIEW fundamentals and firmware/software lifecycle management.
• Document processes in accordance with company quality requirements.

Skills

Mentoring

Team leadership

Documentation

Tools

LabVIEW

VeriSTAND

TestStand

PXI

cRIO

DAQ

Git

Azure DevOps

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

About The Malwin Company

The Malwin Company is an aerospace and defense enterprise that brings together specialized engineering, manufacturing, and technology capabilities under one organization.

Our teams design, develop, manufacture, and support highly specialized products and solutions for demanding aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. We combine deep technical expertise with shared resources, broader opportunities, and an enterprise-wide approach to growth, creating an environment where specialized teams can do their best work while contributing to a larger mission.

Position Summary

The Malwin Company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in LabVIEW to lead the development and integration of advanced aerospace test equipment across development, production, and repair operations.

The candidate will design, implement, and validate automated test systems using LabVIEW, VeriSTAND, TestStand, and NI hardware platforms, including PXI, cRIO, and DAQ, ensuring traceability, calibration integrity, and compliance with AS9100 standards.

The ideal candidate holds Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) or Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) credentials and thrives in environments bridging hardware, software, and quality-critical testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy software for automated test systems and subassemblies.
• Integrate LabVIEW models with SolidWorks-based mechanical systems.
• Develop modular, reusable code using object-oriented LabVIEW design and version control, including Git and Microsoft Azure DevOps.
• Design and execute validation plans for test benches, ensuring adherence to calibration standards and quality-control protocols.
• Interface with design, production, and repair teams to translate engineering requirements into executable test sequences.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians on LabVIEW fundamentals, data acquisition, and software lifecycle management.
• Document processes in accordance with applicable company process manuals and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) or Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD).
• 10+ years of experience designing automated test systems using LabVIEW and NI hardware, including PXI, DAQ, and cRIO.
• Strong understanding of signal processing, instrumentation, and electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Excellent documentation and configuration-control discipline.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.
• Ability to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.
• U.S. citizenship required for applicable ITAR-controlled work.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with LabVIEW RT/FPGA, NI TestStand, SystemLink, or VeriSTAND.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink integration.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead the next generation of automated aerospace test equipment.
• Collaborative engineering environment with full lifecycle exposure, from design through MRO validation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• The Malwin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.