Job Description The Team: NI is proud to be a part of Emerson's new test and measurement business group. The Systems R&D team in the Aerospace, Defense and Government (ADG) Business Unit focuses on test systems for areas such as airplanes, space travel, satellites, and radar. We leverage NI's portfolio of PXI RF instruments, modular FPGA co-processors, software-defined radios (USRP products), and software tools (LabVIEW, LabVIEW FPGA, open source), the Systems R&D team creates systems at various levels to provide differentiated system-level offerings. The Role The Staff SW Engineer will be responsible for the development of software components addressing various customer requirements. They will work closely with domain experts within the ADG to build software components, system-level software architectures, and APIs/User Interfaces (UIs). The role demands an individual who can think at the system level and enjoys working collaboratively in a team setting. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of OOP and will be ready to jump into NI's proprietary language LabVIEW and use NI's internal API's and libraries. Core Job Responsibilities Design, implement, and test software features and capabilities. Design and develop tools and infrastructure to improve development efficiency. Test, benchmark, and document customer facing reference architectures. Work in an Agile team environment to prioritize work items and leverage resources to deliver features in a release on-time. Report into daily agile standup meeting Follow and refine coding guidelines and provide effective code reviews. Evaluate feature testing strategies and contribute to writing effective test plans. Basic Qualifications 1-3+ years working experience in SW development. Proficiency in one or more programming languages implementing object-oriented design on Windows/Linux BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Science, Computer Science. Basic understanding of software design principles. Experience with a demonstrated ability in problem-solving, effectively diagnosing technical issues, and proposing reasonable solutions. Preferred Qualifications Understanding of NI software tools (LabVIEW, TestStand, Veristand). Hands on use of NI Hardware Platforms. Experience in Electronic/Mechanical Systems such as design and control, SIL, HIL solution. Added advantage with modelling and simulation experience such as Simulink, MathWorks, etc. Understanding of Agile software development principles. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment experience. Experience on peer review and git. Success Factors Ability to independently identify and solve application-specific system engineering problems. A desire to learn about software architecture & design principles. Persistently drives tasks and lead projects to successful completion. Implement moderate features to a high level of quality. Effectively interact and communicate with engineering teams and management. Strong problem-solving skills, work ethic, and drive to succeed. Why NI For 40 years, NI has worked with engineers and scientists to provide answers to the most challenging questions. NI systems accelerate productivity, innovation, and discovery through an open, software-defined platform. This approach helps engineers develop and increase the performance of automated test and automated measurement systems. We've long been globally recognized as a top employer. Our compensation and benefits are very competitive, as are our modern workspaces, career development, and mobility opportunities, and a culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving. If you want to work on cool stuff at a cool company, you are in the right place! About Us Why NI There are many reasons to consider joining a company. Key among them are the people, the ideas, and the technology. At NI, we believe in the power and potential of connecting the three to create a path to success. The people : We're looking for curious and creative problem solvers who value diversity and fresh perspectives, are bold and kind, and willing to take chances. The ideas : What did you want to be when you grew up Did you want to program robots Build flying cars Leave the world better than you found it At NI, we build on the big ideas of big dreamers to make their visions a reality. The technology : With our tailored, software-connected approach, we support our customers through all phases of the product development cycle. From 5G and medical innovations to autonomous driving and the future of space travel, we help our customers Engineer Ambitiously every day. We've long been globally recognized as a top employer. Our compensation and benefits are very competitive, as are our modern workspaces, career development and mobility opportunities, and a culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving. We encourage our teammates to challenge the status quo and collaborate with one another to build innovative solutions. No matter your career path, we're here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster. Are you up for the challenge of helping shape humanity for the next 100 years If so, let's get started, and let's Engineer Ambitiously together. We are changing how we work by offering more flexibility. NI has decided to take a hybrid approach (working both on- and off-site) at an aggregate level. We know that different roles have different requirements, so we're embracing a full range of options.
