Spectra Tech is seeking a LabView Systems Engineer for Oak Ridge, TN.

Job Description:

Lead high-speed LabVIEW data acquisition and control system development integrating low-speed PLC-based subsystems. Ensure synchronized communication, data integrity, and reliability across multi-platform control architectures. Support a diverse portfolio of test stands ranging from small-scale component validation rigs to fully integrated large-scale system qualification stands.

Key Responsibilities:

· Architect, develop, and maintain LabVIEW applications for high-speed data acquisition and real-time control.

· Design communication bridges between high-speed LabVIEW systems and low-speed PLC platforms.

· Collaborate with PLC engineers to align LabVIEW logic with interlocks, alarming, and I/O management.

· Prepare wiring diagrams, loop sheets, channel maps, and system documentation.

· Coordinate with vendors and generate technical reports.

· Implement software configuration management for LabVIEW, FPGA, and test automation code.

· Lead automation initiatives using Python, MATLAB, and AI-supported engineering processes.

· Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

· Provide engineering design, troubleshooting, and commissioning support across multiple test stands of varying scale and complexity.

Required Qualifications:

· B.S. or M.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience.

· 5+ years of experience with LabVIEW development and test system integration.

· Experience coordinating LabVIEW applications with PLC-controlled systems.

· Experience supporting both small-scale and large-scale automated test stands.

· Experience designing and validating automated test stands or instrumentation systems.

· Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.

· Ability to obtain or maintain a DOE Q Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

· NI CLD or CLA certification.

· Experience with LabVIEW RT/FPGA and deterministic data streaming.

· Familiarity with PlantPAx, FactoryTalk, OPC UA, Modbus, and industrial networks.

· Knowledge of ISA standards, SIS concepts, PHA, NFPA, and NEC codes.

· Experience applying AI/ML in test or industrial automation systems.

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-Verify employer.