Job Role: Aerospace Systems Test Engineer with LabVIEW (USC Only)

Location: Hauppauge, NY 11788 (Onsite)

Job Type: W2/C2C Contract

Duration: 6+ months

Pay Range: $70/Hr. to $80/Hr. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in LabVIEW and aerospace testing systems. This role focuses on developing and supporting automated test equipment (ATE) for mixed-signal and embedded systems in MIL/Aerospace environments. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of hardware integration, communication protocols, and test system validation.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in test system software and hardware development

• Strong hands-on experience with NI PXI, PCI hardware (DAQ cards, chassis)

• Expertise in developing and upgrading automated test equipment (ATE)

• Strong experience in testing mixed-signal systems, embedded processors, FPGAs, and power systems

• Advanced expertise in NI LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python

• Strong knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, JTAG, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553)

• Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, UDP)

• Hands-on experience with test bench equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, DAQs, spectrum analyzers, power supplies)

• Strong experience in system bring-up, troubleshooting, calibration, and failure analysis

• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics

• Experience with test equipment debugging in production environments

• Knowledge of MIL/Avionics standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, RTCA/DO-160, IPC-610)

• Experience with hardware integration and third-party equipment

• Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in aerospace or avionics programs

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and code repository management

• Experience with AFDX and advanced avionics interfaces

• Experience in prototyping and bench testing methodologies

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for aerospace applications

• Integrate NI PXI/PCI hardware and third-party components

• Develop test solutions using LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python

• Perform system bring-up, calibration, and troubleshooting

• Conduct failure analysis and resolve production test issues

• Ensure compliance with MIL and avionics testing standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

• Support continuous improvement of test processes and automation

• Maintain documentation for test systems and procedures