Test Automation Engineer (LabVIEW and Python)

Acquired Data Solutions • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Acquired Data Solutions, Inc. (ADS) builds test, measurement, and data acquisition systems for commercial and government customers. The Test Automation Engineer designs and develops automated test software, integrates instruments and hardware, and works directly with customers from requirements through delivery. The role reports to the Director of Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering, or a related field such as physics, mechatronics, aerospace, biomedical engineering, or engineering technology.
• At least 4 years of professional experience developing test and measurement or test automation software.
• Strong working knowledge of LabVIEW, including structured application design such as state machines or queued message handlers.
• Working proficiency in Python for instrument control, data analysis, or test automation.
• Experience communicating with instruments over common interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, serial, and GPIB.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must live in the DC, Maryland, or Virginia area.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Certified LabVIEW Developer or Certified LabVIEW Architect credential from National Instruments.
• Experience with NI TestStand or another test sequencing tool.
• Experience with data acquisition hardware from National Instruments or similar vendors.
• Experience with version control (Git) and software development practices for test code.
• Customer-facing experience, including requirements gathering and acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test and measurement applications in LabVIEW and Python.
• Integrate instruments, data acquisition hardware, motion control, and sensors with test software.
• Design automated test stations for production and engineering use, including test sequencing, data logging, and reporting.
• Translate customer requirements into software architecture, test plans, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot systems at the hardware and software level, including wiring, signal conditioning, and communication interfaces.
• Write technical documentation, including design documents, user guides, and test procedures.
• Contribute to proposals and technical estimates for new work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level