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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Volt Information Sciences Inc
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $162,240.0 - $169,478.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Ethernet, IEEE-488, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Serial Communications, System Testing, USB, Teststand, Information Technology, Multiplatform, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73914304-software-engineer

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in test software development, hardware integration, and system validation, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and support mission-critical projects, including ITAR and DoD environments., * B. S. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

 * Minimum 5 years of experience developing test software using LabVIEW/TestStand
 * Experience developing automated test software using PXI chassis and interfacing with some of the following: analog I/O cards, digital I/O cards, DMMs, oscilloscopes, National Instrument's switching and signal routing systems, data acquisition devices, power supplies, RF analyzers, and RF power sensors.
 * Ability to work on ITAR projects and qualify for DoD Clearances
 * Knowledge of hardware interfaces, such as GPIB, USB, Ethernet, and serial communication protocols
 * Understanding of high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++/C#, Python)

Preferred Skills:

 * Understanding of electrical engineering, electronics, and computer architectures
 * Experience developing and using system electrical schematics
 * Cross-platform development (Windows/Linux) experience
 * National Instruments Certification in LabVIEW
 * Experience developing in Python, C#, or other high-level languages

## Description

* Providing handoff and direct support of software test applications to customer engineering teams, including developing necessary documentation.
 * Developing instrument drivers, test sequences, and applications using LabVIEW and TestStand for a wide range of NI and third-party test equipment.
 * Interface with our Systems Architects and Electrical Engineering team to provide strategic design implementation guidance to best enable testability of our systems.
 * Interacting with a wide variety of NI customers, NI staff, external alliance partners, and suppliers in support of designing, implementing and sustaining custom solutions
 * Defining and implementing system test plans, managing milestones, and holding reviews to assure systems meet requirements and readiness for deployment
 * Verification of the developed tests to ensure compliance with and coverage of requirements
 * Traveling as needed domestically and abroad in support of project objectives


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