Spectra Tech is seeking a LabView Systems Engineer for Oak Ridge, TN.
Job Description:
Lead high-speed LabVIEW data acquisition and control system development integrating low-speed PLC-based subsystems. Ensure synchronized communication, data integrity, and reliability across multi-platform control architectures. Support a diverse portfolio of test stands ranging from small-scale component validation rigs to fully integrated large-scale system qualification stands.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architect, develop, and maintain LabVIEW applications for high-speed data acquisition and real-time control.
* Design communication bridges between high-speed LabVIEW systems and low-speed PLC platforms.
* Collaborate with PLC engineers to align LabVIEW logic with interlocks, alarming, and I/O management.
* Prepare wiring diagrams, loop sheets, channel maps, and system documentation.
* Coordinate with vendors and generate technical reports.
* Implement software configuration management for LabVIEW, FPGA, and test automation code.
* Lead automation initiatives using Python, MATLAB, and AI-supported engineering processes.
* Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
* Provide engineering design, troubleshooting, and commissioning support across multiple test stands of varying scale and complexity.
Required Qualifications:
* B.S. or M.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience.
* 5+ years of experience with LabVIEW development and test system integration.
* Experience coordinating LabVIEW applications with PLC-controlled systems.
* Experience supporting both small-scale and large-scale automated test stands.
* Experience designing and validating automated test stands or instrumentation systems.
* Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
* Ability to obtain or maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
* NI CLD or CLA certification.
* Experience with LabVIEW RT/FPGA and deterministic data streaming.
* Familiarity with PlantPAx, FactoryTalk, OPC UA, Modbus, and industrial networks.
* Knowledge of ISA standards, SIS concepts, PHA, NFPA, and NEC codes.
* Experience applying AI/ML in test or industrial automation systems.
