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Emerson

Principal Software Engineer

Emerson

. Working in a cross-functional development team developing custom test systems for prime ADG customers.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Working in a cross-functional development team developing custom test systems for prime ADG customers.
  • Developing instrument drivers, test sequences, and applications using LabVIEW and TestStand for a wide range of NI and third-party test equipment.
  • Drive efficiency improvements for our systems design process through the adoption of new tools and processes.
  • Interacting with a wide variety of NI customers, NI staff, external alliance partners and suppliers in support of designing, implementing and sustaining custom solutions
  • Interface with our Systems Architects and Electrical Engineering team to provide strategic design implementation guidance to best enable testability of our systems.
  • Providing handoff and direct support of software test applications to customer engineering teams, including developing necessary documentation.
  • Defining and implementing system test plans, managing milestones and holding reviews to assure systems meet requirements and readiness for deployment
  • Verification of the developed tests to ensure compliance with and coverage of requirements
  • Traveling as needed domestically and abroad in support of project objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • B. S. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
  • 7+ years of software development experience
  • Experience developing automated test software using PXI chassis and interfacing with some of the following: analog I/O cards, digital I/O cards, DMMs, oscilloscopes, National Instrument’s switching and signal routing systems, data acquisition devices, power supplies, RF analyzers, and RF power sensors
  • Knowledge of hardware interfaces, such as GPIB, USB, Ethernet, and serial communication protocols
  • Understanding of high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++/C#, Python)
  • Strong work ethic and drive to succeed
  • Demonstrated ability to:
  • Work effectively in an inclusive, multi-cultural development environment
  • Problem-solve effectively – diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions
  • Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently
  • Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products
  • This position requires access to export-controlled technical data. Under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), only U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 22 CFR §120) may be considered
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
  • Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. MUST be US Citizen or possess a Green Card

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • variety of medical insurance plans
  • dental and vision coverage
  • family formation benefits
  • paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • tuition reimbursement
  • employee resource groups
  • recognition
  • flexible time off plans

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Hard Skills & Tools
LabVIEWTestStandCC++C#Pythonautomated test softwaresystem test planshardware interfacesexport-controlled technical data
Soft Skills
strong work ethicproblem-solvinginitiativeself-starterindependent workeffective communicationcross-functional collaborationcultural inclusivitytechnical diagnosislearning agility
Certifications
B.S. Degree in Computer ScienceB.S. Degree in Computer EngineeringB.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering