Staff Hardware Technician

We, the Systems R&D team in the Aerospace, Defense and Government (ADG) Unit focus on the design and development of components and systems in key application areas including avionics, communications, navigation, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronic Warfare (EW) and RADAR by using NI’s portfolio of PXI RF instruments, modular FPGA co-processors, software-defined radios (USRP products), and software tools (LabVIEW, LabVIEW FPGA, open source). We build IP at different levels to offer outstanding system-level solutions.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• The ADG Sys R&D team is seeking a Hardware Technician, who will be responsible for part creation and evaluation, schematic entry, build of materials creation and maintenance, and interfacing between R&D and Manufacturing. Experience with debugging circuits and proficiency in soldering fine pitch surface mount components.

We are looking for the ideal candidate:

Can effectively interact and connect with engineering teams and management. You possess strong problem-solving skills, work ethic, and strive to succeed with an ability in effectively diagnosing technical issues and proposing reasonable solutions.
For This Role, You Will Need:

• Associate’s Degree or 2-year technical degree
• Work alongside engineers and technicians in the completion of specific R&D projects
• Assist engineers with Verification and Validation (V&V) for your project
• Work with Manufacturing to support production deployment of your project
• Proficient at soldering surface mount components like QFNs & BGAs
• Create & maintain our products build of materials
• Able to Read and Interpret Electronics Schematics
• Test, diagnose and debug technical challenges within the project you will be assigned
• US Citizen and/or US Person – required by law, regulations and/or government contracts with the DoD.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience with using measurement equipment like oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.
• Experience programming with LabVIEW or another programming language.
• Experience with PCB Layout tools & test fixture design.
• Experience with project management

Our Offer To You:

• Health Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time off
• A collaborative and innovative work environment that values creativity and growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• The chance to join a team that is transforming industries with innovative technology.
• National Instruments is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.