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# Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** First Tek, Inc.
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $249,600.0 - $270,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Design, Issue Tracking Systems, LabVIEW, Ladder Logic, Modbus, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Integration, Teststand, Hardware Testing, Software Troubleshooting, Performance Monitor, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, User Administration
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b6f0b219923ec8b3

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Teamwork?, Required:

 * Strong experience developing automated test software using LabVIEW
 * NI Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) certification
 * Experience with NI PXI, cRIO, cDAQ, or related DAQ/test hardware platforms
 * Familiarity with PLC ladder logic programming
 * Experience with EtherNet/IP and Modbus communication protocols
 * Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills within production test environments
 * Ability to work onsite in Sunnyvale, CA

Preferred:

 * 5+ years of LabVIEW-based automated test development experience
 * NI Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) certification
 * Experience supporting FAT, manufacturing, or high-volume production test environments
 * Experience with TestStand, LabVIEW OOP architecture, and HIL testing
 * Background in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical device, or other regulated/high-reliability industries
 * Experience developing automated reporting, data analysis, and test metrics tools
 * Experience supporting systems from NPI through mass production

Additional Notes:

 * This is a fully onsite role in Sunnyvale, CA
 * Candidates must be comfortable in hands-on lab and hardware integration environments
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills are important due to cross-functional team interaction
 * U.S. Citizenship may be required depending on program assignment

## Description

We are seeking an experienced LabVIEW Test Automation Engineer to support advanced automated test development within a high-reliability aerospace and defense environment. This role focuses on developing next-generation test stand data acquisition (DAQ) systems using LabVIEW in support of production and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) operations., This is a highly hands-on engineering position working closely with hardware, manufacturing, and software teams in a lab-based environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing scalable LabVIEW test architectures, integrating NI hardware platforms, and supporting automated production test systems from development through deployment., * Design and develop LabVIEW-based data acquisition and automated test software for production FAT environments

 * Develop and maintain scalable test stand architectures and modular test frameworks
 * Support automated reporting, statistical analysis, test metrics, and data trending tools
 * Troubleshoot and resolve software, DAQ, and test system issues in production environments
 * Create user manuals, operator documentation, and engineering training materials
 * Collaborate with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams
 * Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across automated test systems
 * Develop and support tools for post-test analysis, issue tracking, and performance monitoring
 * Support NI PXI-based DAQ systems and integration with PLC-controlled equipment
 * Program and support Allen-Bradley PLC ladder logic and industrial communication protocols
 * Ensure software development standards and best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle


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