Sr. LabVIEW Developer

Do Epic Science

TAE is the worlds first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.

Were looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity.

About The Role

We are seeking aSr. LabVIEW Developverto design, engineer, program and implement National Instruments (NI) systems associated with distributed control, real time control, testing and data acquisition systems.

• Design, program, and document distributed control and acquisition projects from concept to completion using National Instruments software and hardware, including PXIe, RIO, DAQ architectures.
• Develop modular, readable and reusable LabVIEW code ensuring reliability, longevity and emphasizing continual improvement.
• Develop engineering tools, including desktop and web-based testing applications.
• Ground up integration of complex FPGA code and models into Hardware In the Loop (HIL) systems using LabVIEW, open-source hardware and software platforms.
• Integrate medium and high-speed acquisition and control systems.
• Commission and troubleshoot new electromechanical test systems.

About You

• At least 3 years of experience with advanced LabVIEW programming in a scientific, industrial or research environment with an emphasis on control or HIL systems.
• Successful development of projects from concept to completion.
• Technical Experience such as (Equipment, Tools, etc.):
• National Instruments hardware, PXIe, RIO, DAQ.
• Experience in HIL/MIL software architecture.
• Experience developing real-time/non real-time test applications in LabVIEW.
• Expert in electromechanical test and test automation.
• Familiarity and use of standard test equipment and acquisition to verify correct operation software and systems
• Advanced LabVIEW programming with an emphasis on FPGA and HIL systems and their integration.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented programming.
• Experience with Git or other source control platforms.
• Experience in writing device drivers for 3rd party hardware.
• Experience interfacing with large database systems, SQL etc.
• Networking using Ethernet, EtherNet/IP, other industrial protocols.
• Integrated control or acquisition of science diagnostic systems.
• Interest in large science or R&D projects.
• Experience with integration of software and hardware in a high voltage or high current environment.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) workflow.
• Experience with software programming of safety systems.
• Experience with testing of high-power equipment, i.e. motors, power electronics.
• Experience of electric vehicle technology and a passion for EVs and sustainable energy.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols and tools, including CAN, PCAN, CANape, NI-XNET, Ethernet etc.
• Experience with Python, PowerShell and SQL scripting.

Education

• Required:B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related physics or engineering discipline
• Preferred:LabVIEW Certification (Certified LabVIEW Developer)