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Jobs via Dice • Los Angeles, California, United States
Role & seniority: Hardware Automation Engineer (senior; 5+ years required; preferred 10+ years)
Programming: Python; LabVIEW (preferred)
Hardware: NI hardware platforms (PXI, cDAQ, RIO), standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators), data acquisition (DAQ)
Interfaces: USB, Ethernet, RS-232
Tools/standards: NI TestStand (preferred), version control, test automation frameworks
Develop software test procedures, automation scripts, and software to control test hardware
Integrate lab equipment and NI hardware into automated test systems; run functional, performance, and durability tests; analyze results and provide design feedback
Maintain/document software designs, hardware interfaces, test results; collaborate cross-functionally; drive continuous improvement of automation framework
5+ years as a Hardware Automation Engineer (10+ preferred)
Programming: Python; LabVIEW proficiency (conceptual or practical)
Hardware experience with oscillosopes, power supplies, signal generators, NI PXI/cDAQ/RIO
Knowledge of computer hardware, USB/Ethernet/RS-232 protocols, electrical schematics
Debugging/troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across software/hardware
LabVIEW advanced/modular framework development
NI TestStand experience
Experience with laser optical communication systems for space, precision mechanisms
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Job Title: Hardware Automation Engineer
Location: LA, CA
Long Term Contract
Develop software test procedures, automation scripts, and software to control test hardware like oscilloscopes, power
supplies, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
Integrate various standard lab equipment and NI hardware, such as PXI, cDAQ, and RIO, into automated test systems.
Run functional, performance, and durability tests, collect data, analyze results, and provide feedback to design teams.
Maintain and document software designs, hardware interfaces, and test results, ensuring version control and overall system
reliability.
Work with hardware engineers, validation teams, and other cross-functional groups to define requirements, drive the
development of automation infrastructure, and troubleshoot issues.
Optimize and improve the test automation framework to increase efficiency, improve test coverage, and reduce test times.
Required Skills & Experience
Familiarity with other programming languages like Python for scripting and tooling.
Experience with standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators) and NI hardware platforms (PXI, cDAQ).
Knowledge of computer hardware, communication protocols (e.g., USB, Ethernet, RS-232), and electrical schematics.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills for both software and hardware issues.
Proficiency in LabVIEW programming, including creating modular, reusable code and frameworks.
(i.e., current ), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years experience as a Hardware Automation Engineer
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Other STEM
NI Test Stand
Precision mechanisms
Hardware Interface and driver development for experimental hardware
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years experience as a hardware automation engineer (or equivalent)
LASER optical communication systems for space applications
Precision mechanisms
Experience buildingcomplex systems in lab / 100k clean room environment