Staff LabVIEW Engineer – Test Systems & Automation

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry. Headquartered in Durango Colorado with expanding operations in Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania and Tulsa Oklahoma Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years and our momentum continues to accelerate.

At Agile we design build and test in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision reliability and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions that range from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense human exploration and commercial space transport.

We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit innovative team.

Agile is seeking a highly experienced Data Acquisition and Controls Systems (DACS) Engineer to drive the technical direction and architecture of our DACS team in support of hypergolic propulsion systems testing. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and technical mentor who will design robust system architectures guide program teams and coach fellow engineers. You will balance high-level technical decision-making and project planning with hands-on development ensuring safety long-term reliability and pragmatic execution.

This position is onsite in Durango CO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design strategic planning and development of control and measurement applications used in propulsion testing.
• Mentor and coach engineering team members providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration safety and excellence.
• Design develop integrate and troubleshoot software in NI LabVIEW (including LabVIEW FPGA and LabVIEW Real-Time).
• Architect and manage hardware-software interfaces for diverse sensors (e.g. pressure transducers thermocouples RTDs) and control mechanisms (e.g. solenoid valves VFDs throttling valves).
• Familiarity with NI PXIe (R-Series) NI cRIO DAQmx and LV FPGA.
• Establish enforce and ensure compliance with rigorous software development standards and best practices.
• Oversee the integration of test/measurement instruments (power supplies oscilloscopes) and the implementation of communication protocols (VISA TCP/IP serial).
• Act as a champion for safety and long-term system reliability across all testing and development operations.

• Ability to work on-site at our testing facilities in Durango CO.
• B.S. or advanced degree in Software Engineering Computer Science or a related engineering field with a strong programming background.
• 12 years of relevant engineering experience; 8 years of experience with LabVIEW; 5 years of experience with Actor Framework; 8 years of experience designing and debugging low-voltage electrical systems.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming fundamentals and languages such as Python or C.
• Experience working within Linux and Windows environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams communicate complex ideas effectively and manage time proactively with a detail-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) Certification.
• Demonstrated multi-year experience as a technical team leader or architectural lead.
• Familiarity with NI PXIe (R-Series) NI cRIO DAQmx and LV FPGA.
• Experience designing and operating safety-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of computer networking fundamentals (TCP/IP UDP firewalls).
• Experience with high-speed signal integrity practices.
• Proficiency with modern development and tracking tools (Git GitLab WSL JIRA SSH).

This position is open across multiple levels (Senior Senior II and Staff Engineer). Final leveling will be determined based on the candidates experience skills and overall qualifications during the interview process.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type: Exempt

Salary: The expected salary range for this role is $123000 $215000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience skills and internal equity and is typically made within the midrange rather than the upper end. The posted salary band reflects the compensation range for candidates located in Colorado in compliance with Colorado state law.

Work Schedule: Full Time

Location: Onsite Durango CO

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

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What Youll Love About Us

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage dental and vision plans Flexible Time Off parental leave and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color region gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Dont meet every single requirement At Agile we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation

At Agile our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at Agile Space Industries . If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please submit a request to .

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered.