Controls Engineer / LabVIEW Programmer

Controls Engineer / LabVIEW Programmer

Enfield, Connecticut

$80,000 - $120,000

+ Training, certification courses, progression, international travel opportunities (fully paid), excellent healthcare, 401(k) matching, Christmas week off (fully paid), holidays, PTO, and more!

Are you a Programmer looking to break into one of the most sought-after industries in engineering?

Looking for hands-on projects, real responsibility, and genuine investment in your development?

This is your chance to join a specialist team building custom test systems for global leaders in aviation and aerospace. From the first test plan to final install, you'll be involved in every stage - designing controls, setting up how the system operates, and bringing it all to life through LabVIEW.

You don't need previous aerospace experience - just a background in controls and a willingness to learn. You'll be supported with on-the-job training, including the chance to shadow and receive 1-to-1 development from a senior engineer with advanced LabVIEW experience, plus the opportunity to work toward formal certification yourself.

If you're a Programmer after real variety, long-term opportunity, and a clear route into a future-proof industry - this is the career-defining move you've been looking for.

The Role:

Work alongside a cross-functional engineering team to develop control systems for custom-built test equipment

Translate test plans into how the equipment should operate during real-world testing

Set up and run systems using LabVIEW-based control tools

Travel occasionally to install and commission systems in the U.S. and internationally (expenses fully covered) The Person:

Background in controls, automation, or systems engineering

LabVIEW experience (comfortable setting up or modifying systems)

Hands-on mindset with exposure to instrumentation, fluid systems, or similar

Open to occasional domestic/international travel (2-3x per year, fully paid)

Reference Number: BBBH255733

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.