Software Engineer 2

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is looking for a Software Engineer 2 for a contract opportunity in Sunnyvale, CA. The candidate will develop data acquisition software using LabVIEW for production FAT testing, lead programming efforts, and create user manuals for operators.

Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include LabVIEW certifications and experience with PLCs. This position requires on-site work in a 9/80A schedule.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in software engineering, preferably with LabVIEW.
• Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or Architect (CLA) certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with communication protocols EtherNet/IP and Modbus.

Responsibilities

• Develop data acquisition software using LabVIEW for FAT testing.
• Create user manuals for test operators and troubleshoot software issues.
• Lead LabVIEW programming for test stand software.
• Collaborate on hardware and software requirements for new DAS architecture.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

PLC ladder logic programming

Data acquisition systems

Test software development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NI LabVIEW

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer 2 for a contract opportunity in Sunnyvale, CA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• High school diploma/equivalent and 2-5 years' experience.
• Experience developing test software using LabVIEW programming language.
• NI LabVIEW Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) certification.
• Familiar with PLC ladder logic programming and communication protocols, EtherNet/IP and Modbus.

Position Responsibilities

Looking for an Engineer Software 2 with extensive LabVIEW programming experience related to automated test development. As a member of the Marine System Engineering department, you'll get to develop the next generation test stand data acquisition system using the LabVIEW programming language.

• Designs and develops data acquisition software using LabVIEW programming language for production FAT testing of various products and programs.
• Develop user manuals for the test operators, support continuous improvement development, troubleshoot test software issue, incorporate analytical tools and automated report generation.
• Develop tools in support of the test preparation, post data analysis, issue tracking, and test performance metrics.
• Develop tools for test metrics trending with statistical analysis reports.
• Develop training curriculum and material to train engineers on test stand LabVIEW software programming, coding standards, architectures, etc.
• Lead team in LabVIEW programming for test stand software for FAT testing.
• Provide software maintenance, support, and future development.
• Collaborate with team members assessing data acquisition hardware and software requirements and specifications for upgraded or new DAS architecture.
• Ensure appropriate software standards and practices are adhered to throughout the development process.
• Experience with NI PXI platform, PLCs.
• Program Allen Bradley PLC ladder logic.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years' experience developing test software using LabVIEW programming language.
• NI LabVIEW Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) certification.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC ladder logic programming and communication protocols, EtherNet/IP and Modbus.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• School must be accredited.

Hours

9/80A schedule. This position will serve on-site at Sunnyvale, CA.