LabVIEW Developer

Job Description

LabView Developer

Orbion is seeking a LabVIEW Developer to develop control software for test stands, vacuum facilities, and support equipment. The engineer will work cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to design and implement individual software for test facilities and to incorporate those facilities into Orbion’s production line. Additionally, the engineer will support R&D and engineering with rapid prototype and test of new products. Leverage your software, electrical, and test skills to drive innovation and quality!

Responsibilities:

Work with cross-functional teams to understand test system requirements

Develop software to automate manufacturing and test operations

Streamline, improve, and automate processes to meet production demands

Develop and improve data processing and storage pipelines

Design and implement in-vacuum test stands such as thrust stands and robotic plasma probe diagnostics

Design and integrate electronic support equipment such as power supplies and data acquisition systems

Assist with rapid prototyping of new space hardware concepts (Hall effect thrusters, cathodes, spacecraft buses, etc.)

Document software, procedures, and qualification plans

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Software and/or Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent training

2 or more years of experience in software development and automation in an aerospace or similar environment

Demonstrated ability to support software teams in the development of manufacturing tests and validation automation.

Experience with Python and NI LabVIEW programming languages.

Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Keen troubleshooting abilities

Position is on-site in Houghton, MI

Must meet definition of US Person

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical writing experience

Previous experience on engineering teams in the aerospace, medical, and/or defense industries

Experience with software development environments (e.g. Eclipse, Visual Studio, NI LabView)

Experience with DevOps (continuous integration/deployment)

Experience with SQL or other database programming

Ability to rework and repair various electrical and electromechanical systems and components/assemblies

Compensation will be scaled to the candidate’s skills and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state or local law.

Full-time