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LabVIEW, .NET, Python, C++ * 5 years of NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand development experience, including developer certifications * 5 years of experience developing and supporting Automated Measurement ...

LabVIEW, .NET, Python, C++ * 5 years of NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand development experience, including developer certifications * 5 years of experience developing and supporting Automated Measurement ...

Systems Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$142K - $264K/yr

Strong software background focused on instrumentation control and data analysis, with handson experience in T&M tools (LabVIEW, Python, C#, Instrument Studio, TestStand) and NI drivers (DCPower ...

Systems Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$142K - $264K/yr

Strong software background focused on instrumentation control and data analysis, with hands-on experience in T&M tools (LabVIEW, Python, C#, Instrument Studio, TestStand) and NI drivers (DC-Power, NI ...

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How much do labview teststand jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for labview teststand in Austin, TX is $22.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.85 and $23.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a LabVIEW TestStand engineer?

LabVIEW TestStand engineers are professionals who specialize in using National Instruments' LabVIEW and TestStand software to develop, automate, and manage test systems for electronic devices and products. LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment used for data acquisition and instrument control, while TestStand is a test management software used to execute and sequence test procedures. These engineers design, implement, and maintain automated test sequences, often for manufacturing or research purposes, ensuring efficient and reliable testing processes.

How does a LabVIEW TestStand engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during test system development?

A LabVIEW TestStand engineer often works closely with hardware designers, software developers, and quality assurance teams to design, implement, and debug automated test systems. They are responsible for translating test requirements into robust automated sequences, ensuring seamless integration with measurement instruments and production equipment. Regular communication and documentation are essential, as engineers must coordinate test plans, share results, and address feedback to continuously improve test coverage and reliability. This collaborative environment encourages knowledge sharing and provides opportunities to learn from diverse technical backgrounds.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a LabVIEW TestStand engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as a LabVIEW TestStand Engineer, you need expertise in automated test development, proficiency in programming with NI LabVIEW, and often a background in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with National Instruments TestStand, instrument control (such as GPIB, PXI), and relevant certifications like NI Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) are commonly required. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you troubleshoot complex systems and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering reliable, efficient test solutions that support high-quality product development and manufacturing.

What is the difference between Labview Teststand vs Labview Developer?

AspectLabview TeststandLabview Developer
Primary RoleTest management and automation for testing systemsDeveloping and programming applications using Labview
CertificationsNI TestStand certifications often preferredNI LabVIEW certifications typically required
Work EnvironmentTest labs, manufacturing, quality assuranceDesign labs, R&D, software development
Industry UsageManufacturing, aerospace, automotive testingResearch, automation, embedded systems

Labview Teststand focuses on automating and managing test sequences, while Labview Developers create custom applications using Labview. Both roles often require NI certifications and are used in overlapping industries, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Application Specialist

Emerson Group

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago


Job description


Position Overview
The best NI Field Application Engineers effectively balance their time between face-to-face interactions with target customers, technical activities, and providing insight and feedback as the voice of the customer. Field Application Engineers serve as highly trusted technical consultants across multiple industries, allowing them to influence the technical direction of target accounts to ensure mutual customer and long-term NI success. They inspire internal NI and customer stakeholders to action through leading and coordinating technical strategy and activities that achieve co-authored technical objectives for top accounts. They stay in tune with industry trends and the NI technology roadmap to recommend approaches for customers' current and future technical needs. This position is compensated by 80% base salary, and 20% variable pay based on achievement of key sales objectives and account revenue.
Position Location
This position will serve key customers in the Los Angeles, California area.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
NI Field Applications Engineers spend most of their time:
  • Building key technical relationships at top accounts by demonstrating great technical credibility that increases customer technical confidence in NI

  • Understanding and assisting in creation of customer technical requirements

  • Providing recommendations on software and hardware architectures while helping customers understand the test system development process to ensure success

  • Collaborating with NI Account Managers as part of an account team to lead development and execution of the account technical strategy which provides better insight to the overall account strategy and opportunity pipeline

  • Coordinating with and informing internal stakeholders to execute on account technical initiatives and provide feedback to increase account success

  • Leveraging industry, application area, and account knowledge to uncover and influence customer future technical needs and challenges thereby generating further technical demand for NI products, services, and support

Key Performance Objectives
  • Achievement of key sales objectives for assigned account(s) tied to generating technical demand, account strategy success, and account(s) annual quota attainment

  • Understanding target customers' business drivers to generate technical demand by collaborating with customers to understand primary business initiatives and direction. Demonstrating a customer-focus mentality through understanding the customer's known and unknown technical challenges while providing technical guidance that leverages the strengths of the NI platform. A new FAE will learn and align on current challenges and approaches in the first 3 months and be a significant driver for current and future approaches by the end of the first year

  • Establishing a cadence and healthy rapport with the NI Account team driving account technical strategy by actively contributing to overall account strategies, assisting with incorporating them into an account plan, executing on customer technical engagements in both pre- and post-sales capacities, coordinating with other technical resources and R&D as additional technical expertise is needed. Within the first 6 months, establish account technical objectives and activities plan with key measures, aligning technical activities with overall account plan enabling you to self-direct your activities to achieve key support objectives and understanding the FAE role in joint engagements with the account team

  • Developing strong customer relationships to become a technical trusted advisor by developing a strong technical presence within the account(s) by visiting key technical contacts weekly and building contacts at multiple levels within the account organization. Contacting and/or meeting with existing customers to evaluate open engagements and anticipate future needs. After 12 months clients should view a new FAE as a trusted technical advisor on industry trends and NI platforms.

  • Developing and applying industry, application, and NI platform knowledge thereby demonstrating technical expertise in NI software and hardware platforms for your account(s). Developing familiarity with 3rd party and competitors' products to understand NI platform's differentiation. Advise customers on the latest industry trends and recommend and implement NI platforms to enable customer success. By the end of the first year, a new FAE is expected to have taken all relevant NI hardware classes and achieved Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) and Certified TestStand (CTD) certifications.

Who You Are:
You introduce new ways of looking at problems. You partner with others to get work done. You are confident under pressure.
For This Role, You Will Need:
  • BS degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

  • 5 years of Test and Measurement industry experience

  • 3 years of software programming experience

  • Willing and able to travel - Regionally and to Austin, TX up to 25% of time

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
  • Degree concentration in electrical or computer engineering

  • English Language Competency and effective oral and written communication skills

  • Skill in choosing and applying software design patterns and Software Engineering concepts

  • Advanced skill in at least one of the following programming languages: LabVIEW, .NET, Python, C++

  • 5 years of NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand development experience, including developer certifications

  • 5 years of experience developing and supporting Automated Measurement Systems

  • 5 years of experience in RF Fundamentals and Measurements

  • Experience with NI PXI and Modular Instruments including RF, mixed signal and digital technologies

  • Experience with SDR applications

  • 2 years of FPGA and fixed-point algorithm programming experience

  • 2 years in a customer-facing role

  • Experience contributing to organization, account, or engagement strategies

  • Able to integrate business, operational, and interpersonal considerations into technical engagements

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status.
Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Work Authorization:
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $124,000 - $230,000annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
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