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# LabVIEW Software & Test Systems Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Rockford, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,800 - $165,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), LabVIEW, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, State Machines
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1--2421-11th-St--2421-11TH-ST-P1/LabVIEW-Software---Test-Systems-Engineer_01888987

## About the Role

* In-depth knowledge of the complete product family, including fuel pumps, oil pumps, air turbine starters, blowers, and gearboxes, with a strong understanding of their functions, and the validation processes.

 * Gain experience managing projects from conception to completion, including development, planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale test stands and equipment.

 * Advanced LabVIEW programming skills.

Qualifications You Must Have

 * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

 * Demonstratable experience with NI LabVIEW development and NI hardware platforms

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

 * Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) or Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) certification.

 * Experience programming National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW for Real-Time (RT) and FPGA platforms.

 * Experience with industrial automation, controls, and test system integration.

 * Experience working within the aerospace industry.

 * Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, air compressors, electric motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), torque sensors, temperature controllers, and flowmeters.

## Description

We're looking for an innovative and hands-on LabVIEW Software & Test Systems Engineer to join our Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) division. This is an opportunity to develop the software and sophisticated test systems that bring cutting-edge aerospace products to life.

You'll play a critical role in designing, developing, and commissioning advanced test equipment used to support production, research and development, and qualification testing for military and commercial aerospace applications.

From fuel pumps and air turbine starters to engine and airframe gearboxes, blowers, and lubrication systems, your work will directly support the performance, reliability, and safety of aerospace technologies.

What You Will Do

 * Develop LabVIEW based software for test equipment, specify data acquisition and control hardware, lead equipment verification & validation efforts, and provide support for delivered test equipment within the Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) division of Collins Aerospace. The test equipment is utilized for production, R&D, and qualification testing of cutting-edge military and commercial aerospace products including fuel pumps, air turbine starters and blowers, engine and air frame gearboxes, and lube and scavenge pumps.

 * Develop, maintain, and update LabVIEW software in Windows, FPGA, and Real-Time OS environments for manual and automated test equipment.

 * Specify and implement appropriate NI cRIO, cDAQ, and PXI hardware solutions.

 * Utilize LabVIEW coding best practices including well documented, scalable, maintainable, and modular code based on standardized architecture and common design patterns such as QMH and State Machines.

 * Work on cross-functional teams which include Product Development Engineers, Sustaining Engineers, Program Managers, Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Operations Managers.

 * Estimate software development schedules and budgets.

 * Lead test equipment development activities including design, build, assembly, checkout, verification/validation, and commissioning.

 * Develop performance, maintenance, and calibration requirements for test stands and equipment.

 * Participate/lead peer reviews of specifications, designs, and concepts for test equipment, components, and systems.

 * Participate/lead peer software reviews.