Systems Design Engineer; Hardware Systems

The NI ADG (Aerospace, Defense, Government Business Unit) Customer Centric Solutions Team is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Hardware Analog Engineer to work on system design and test engineering opportunities. The primary responsibilities of this position are to work with NI customers, sales personnel, engineering teams, alliance partners, and contract manufacturers to define, document, design, and deploy NI test systems tailored to meet specific customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience and knowledge regarding NI products and system level design.

• Collaborate closely with customers, internal teams, alliance partners, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to define, design, test, and deploy tailored NI test systems.
• Translate diverse technical requirements into clear design deliverables while partnering with the project’s technical lead.
• Develop and track project plans, establish milestones, and lead reviews to ensure system readiness and alignment with customer needs.
• Provide support for deployed systems, including troubleshooting, addressing technical inquiries, and occasional onsite assistance.
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%) as needed to support project objectives and cross‑team collaboration.

You naturally build strong relationships, actively listen, and adjust your approach to meet the needs of partners and customers. You approach challenges with curiosity, break down complex problems, and develop practical, effective solutions. You take ownership of your commitments, followthrough reliably, and stay focused on outcomes even when projects grow in complexity. You are energized by learning new technologies and adapting quickly to evolving requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in hardware systems design, test engineering, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and system design.
• Familiarity with high‑level programming languages such as LabVIEW, Veri Stand, or Python.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external partners on system‑level engineering projects.
• Hands‑on experience with system‑level verification, validation, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel up to 10% - 20% yearly
• Status as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with eligibility to work on ITAR projects and obtain DoD clearances.
  • Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1including 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.

• Experience working with NI hardware platforms, instrumentation, LabVIEW, and Veri Stand.
• Knowledge of compliance certifications (e.g., CE, UL, TUV).
• Additional experience supporting test and measurement system design or test activities.
• A track record of working effectively in diverse, multicultural environments.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive tasks to on‑time completion

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/pay range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market‑leading 401(k) and profit‑sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

Our culture prioritizes work‑life balance and…