Software Test Engineer – LabVIEW, TestStand

Emerson

Senior Software Test Engineer developing custom test systems for Aerospace and Defense. Collaborating with customers and teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensuring system readiness for deployment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interacting with a wide variety of NI customers, NI staff, external alliance partners and suppliers in support of designing, implementing and sustaining custom solutions
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.
5+ years of experience developing test software using LabVIEW/TestStand
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 a diverse, multi-cultural group 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Employee Assistance Program
tuition reimbursement
employee resource groups
recognition
flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

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Hard Skills & Tools

LabVIEWTestStandCC++C#Pythonautomated test software developmentsystem test planshardware interfacescommunication protocols

Soft Skills

strong work ethicproblem-solvinginitiativeself-starterindependent workeffective communicationability to work in diverse groupsdrive to succeedquick learning