CareerPlan

LabVIEW Controls Lead

Everett, WAFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-23
On-site

Core

Lead the Control Systems team to deliver reliable control and data acquisition systems for high-voltage electrical test bays, plasma-technology test bays, and large FRC plasma machines.

Role type

Senior IC controls engineering lead (LabVIEW/NI)

Builds

Control and data acquisition systems for fusion power R&D and manufacturing testing

Domain

Fusion energy / High-voltage electrical systems

Required skills

LabVIEW, NI hardware (PXI, cRIO, real-time, FPGA), PLC integration, C/MATLAB integration, team leadership, technical direction setting, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Experience scaling control systems for complex hardware, mentoring engineers

Technologies

LabVIEW, NI PXI, NI cRIO, FPGA, PLC, C, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Lead the Controls Engineering team in delivering reliable control and data acquisition systems; Set technical direction, priorities, and engineering standards; Balance rapid delivery with scalable system design; Partner with scientists and operators to translate needs into solutions; Develop a high-performing engineering team; Address technical and staffing constraints

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities