Test Automation Engineer (LabVIEW and Python)

Acquired Data Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquired Data Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Test Automation Engineer in the Washington, DC area to design and develop automated test software, integrate instruments and hardware, and work directly with customers from requirements through delivery.

The role focuses on LabVIEW and Python development, automated test stations, and translating customer needs into software architecture, test plans, and documentation. The position reports to engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in test automation or test and measurement software.
• Strong LabVIEW skills with state machine design and architecture patterns.
• Proficient in Python for instrument control and data analysis.
• Experience communicating with instruments over Ethernet, USB, serial, or GPIB.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test and measurement applications in LabVIEW and Python.
• Integrate instruments, data acquisition hardware, motion control, and sensors with test software.
• Design automated test stations for production and engineering use, including test sequencing, data logging, and reporting.
• Translate customer requirements into software architecture, test plans, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot systems at hardware and software levels, including wiring and interfaces.
• Write design documents, user guides, and test procedures.
• Contribute to proposals and technical estimates for new work.

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

GPIB

Ethernet

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering

Tools

NI TestStand

Git

Job description

Test Automation Engineer

Acquired Data Solutions, Inc. (ADS) builds test, measurement, and data acquisition systems for commercial and government customers. We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer that will design and develop automated test software, integrate instruments and hardware, and work directly with customers from requirements through delivery. The role reports to the Director of Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITEIS

• Develop and maintain test and measurement applications in LabVIEW and Python
• Integrate instruments, data acquisition hardware, motion control, and sensors with test software
• Design automated test stations for production and engineering use, including test sequencing, data logging, and reporting
• Translate customer requirements into software architecture, test plans, and documentation
• Troubleshooting systems at the hardware and software level, including wiring, signal conditioning, and communication interfaces
• Write clear technical documentation, including design documents, user guides, and test procedures
• Contribute to proposals and technical estimates for new work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering, or a related field such as physics, mechatronics, aerospace, biomedical engineering, or engineering technology
• At least 4 years of professional experience developing test and measurement or test automation software
• Strong working knowledge of LabVIEW, including structured application design (state machines, queued message handlers, or similar)
• Working proficiency in Python for instrument control, data analysis, or test automation
• Experience communicating with instruments over common interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, serial, and GPIB (a standard instrument communication bus)
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams
• US Citizenship
• Must live in the DC, MD, VA area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in engineering or a related field.
• Certified LabVIEW Developer or Certified LabVIEW Architect credential from National Instruments
• Experience with NI TestStand or another test sequencing tool
• Experience with data acquisition hardware from National Instruments or similar vendors
• Experience with version control (Git) and software development practices for test code
• Customer-facing experience, including requirements gathering and acceptance testing.