LabView Systems Engineer (3836)

Navarro Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a LabVIEW Systems Engineer (3836) in Oak Ridge, TN. Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. This position directly supports the Defense Fuels mission space by enabling reliable, high-speed data acquisition and controls integration across critical fuel infrastructure. The engineer ensures secure, compliant operations where high-speed LabVIEW systems interface with low-speed PLC-controlled platforms to maintain mission-critical readiness. This role provides engineering support across multiple test operations, spanning small benchtop test setups through large-scale industrial test stands. This position requires an active DOE Q clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Requirements

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.
Active Department of Energy Q clearance

Nice To Haves

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.

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.