Software Engineer (LabVIEW)

Glocomms; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; GBP 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Glocomms is seeking a Software Engineer (LabVIEW) to join the RF Test Automation team in Sparks, MD. The role focuses on developing software to automate the testing and verification of advanced RF and microwave products, collaborating with test equipment, instrumentation, and cross-disciplinary engineers.

You will build LabVIEW applications, create reusable libraries, and integrate with LXI/GPIB/SCPI systems, driving reliable automated testing and scalable software solutions in a hands-on

Qualifications

• Hands-on LabVIEW development experience.
• Experience building automated test routines for RF test environments.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, signal processing, and hardware interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and maintain LabVIEW applications used for RF test and measurement automation.
• Build automated test routines that interface with commercial test equipment and instrumentation.
• Create user interfaces, state machines, reusable software libraries, and scalable code architectures.
• Integrate software with databases, serial devices, LXI, GPIB, and other external systems.
• Support software verification and validation efforts to ensure reliable and repeatable testing.
• Collaborate closely with digital design and test engineers to develop custom automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and support deployed test systems.

Skills

LabVIEW

Automated testing

RF testing

Tools

SCPI

LXI

GPIB

Job description

Software Engineer (LabVIEW) | RF Test Automation

Sparks, MD (Onsite) | 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)

We're partnering with an engineering organization supporting highly advanced defense and intelligence programs and are seeking a Software Engineer with hands-on LabVIEW experience to join a growing Systems Integration & Test team. The position focuses on developing software used to automate the testing and verification of advanced RF and microwave products.

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on environment where you'll work directly with test equipment, instrumentation, and engineers across software, RF, and digital design disciplines. You'll also have the opportunity to learn from experienced technical mentors while helping expand the company's automated testing capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Develop, debug, and maintain LabVIEW applications used for RF test and measurement automation.
• Build automated test routines that interface with commercial test equipment and instrumentation.
• Create user interfaces, state machines, reusable software libraries, and scalable code architectures.
• Integrate software with databases, serial devices, LXI, GPIB, and other external systems.
• Support software verification and validation efforts to ensure reliable and repeatable testing.
• Collaborate closely with digital design and test engineers to develop custom automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and support deployed test systems.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on development experience with LabVIEW.
• Experience building software for automated testing, test & measurement, or instrumentation environments.
• Knowledge of data acquisition, signal processing, and hardware interfacing.
• Experience working with SCPI-controlled instruments and automated test equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand engineering test methodologies.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, hands-on working style.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• RF & Microwave Systems
• Defense & Aerospace
• Telecommunications
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Test & Measurement
• Systems Integration & Verification

Why Consider This Role?

• Work directly with cutting-edge RF technology.
• Small, highly technical engineering team with strong mentorship.
• Significant ownership and visibility.
• Stable growth environment.
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.