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Senior Technical Lead - FPGA, LabVIEW RT

milpitas, ca • Posted 6 days ago
Onsite Full Time IT & Technology

Seeking an LabVIEW Engineer with 7–10 years of experience in LabVIEW, FPGA, Python, and Hardware-Software Integration . The role involves developing and integrating embedded systems, automated test platforms, and real-time control solutions while collaborating closely with hardware, FPGA, firmware, and system engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop LabVIEW/Python based Host Applications for test automation, instrument control, and data acquisition.
  • Design and maintain LabVIEW FPGA solutions for real-time control and signal processing.
  • Develop automation and data analysis tools using Python .
  • Perform hardware-software integration, board bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
  • Integrate embedded systems with DAQs, sensors, instruments, and custom hardware.
  • Implement and support communication interfaces such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN .
  • Support system verification, validation, and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements, design reviews, and technical problem-solving.

Skill Requirements

Software

  • 7–10 years of Embedded Software Development and System Integration experience.
  • Strong expertise in:
    • LabVIEW Application Development
    • LabVIEW FPGA
    • Python Programming
    • LabVIEW Real-Time (RT)
    • Test Automation Frameworks

NI Platforms

  • CompactRIO (cRIO)
  • PXI/PXIe Systems
  • NI DAQ Hardware
  • Instrument Control (SCPI, VISA, GPIB)

Hardware & System Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of:
    • Digital, Analog, and Mixed-Signal Electronics, Data Acquisition Systems
    • Sensors and Actuators, Signal Conditioning
    • FPGA-Based Systems
  • Ability to read and debug:
    • Schematics, PCB Layouts, Timing Diagrams
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Multimeters, Protocol Analyzers
  • Experience in:
    • Board Bring-up, Hardware Validation
    • System-Level Debugging, Root Cause Analysis

Communication Protocols

  • Ethernet / TCP-IP, USB, UART / RS232 / RS485, SPI, I2C

Tools

  • Git
  • Azure DevOps or equivalent version control tools

Preferred Skills

  • NI VeriStand and TestStand
  • C/C++ Programming
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Systems
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Embedded Systems
  • FPGA Architecture and DMA Concepts
  • Medical Device or Regulated Product Development Experience

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to work across Hardware, FPGA, Firmware, and Software teams.
  • Strong ownership, teamwork, and execution mindset.

Preferred Domains

  • Medical Devices
  • Test & Measurement
  • Semiconductor Equipment
  • Industrial Automation
  • Robotics

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