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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Test Engineer - LabVIEW Software (Automated Test Systems) - **Company:** Excelitas Technologies - **Location:** Billerica, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Frameworks, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Coverage, Code Review, Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Software Reliability Testing, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Test Data, Data Logging, Teststand, Statistics Packages, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87794708/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field. * Extensive experience developing LabVIEW applications, including medium to largescale or multimodule systems. * Strong handson experience interfacing with test instrumentation (OSAs, oscilloscopes, power meters, etc.). * Solid understanding of automated test methodologies, software design patterns, and structured development practices. * Ability to interpret systemlevel requirements and translate them into test software architectures. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, especially in complex test environments. * Comfortable working with integrated systems that combine optics, electronics, and firmware, even if not performing deep electronics or optical debug. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills * Experience with SQL or other database technologies for storing, querying, and analyzing test data. * Familiarity with NI TestStand or similar test executive frameworks. * Experience with Python, C#, or similar languages for auxiliary automation or tooling. * Exposure to manufacturing test environments, reliability testing, or systemlevel characterization. * Experience collaborating on automated test fixtures or working with mechanical engineering teams. * Knowledge of data visualization or statistical analysis tools. Soft Skills * Strong communication and documentation abilities. * Ability to lead technical discussions and influence test architecture decisions. * Detailoriented with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and longterm system performance. * Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fastpaced engineering environment. ## Description The Senior Test Engineer will lead the development, enhancement, and longterm support of automated test systems used to validate integrated optoelectronic laser engines. This role is primarily a software engineering position focused on LabVIEW, with responsibility for building scalable test architectures, integrating complex instrumentation, and ensuring reliable, highquality test coverage across development and production. The ideal candidate is a strong LabVIEW developer who enjoys solving systemlevel problems, designing clean software frameworks, and working with advanced test equipment., * Architect, develop, and maintain LabVIEW-based automated test applications, including modular frameworks, reusable libraries, and scalable system architectures. * Integrate and control a wide range of test instrumentation such as optical spectrum analyzers (OSAs), oscilloscopes, power meters, laser drivers, TEC controllers, and other electrical/optical test equipment. * Develop automated test sequences, data acquisition routines, and instrument control interfaces for characterization, validation, and production workflows. * Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (firmware, mechanical, optical, manufacturing) to translate product requirements into robust test strategies and software implementations. * Troubleshoot test system issues-primarily software, instrumentation control, and integration challenges. * Implement structured data logging, automated analysis, and reporting pipelines to support engineering insights and manufacturing yield improvements. * Maintain documentation, version control, and configuration management for test software and hardware. * Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to junior and midlevel test engineers. * Drive continuous improvement in test reliability, maintainability, and throughput. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing)