Sr. Data Acquisition and Controls; DACS Engineer

Sr. Data Acquisition and Controls (DACS) Engineer

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.

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 ranging 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.

• Support the Agile Test Site Operations team by designing, developing, testing, integrating, troubleshooting, and upgrading software used in propulsion testing
• Work in NI LabVIEW, including LabVIEW FPGA and LabVIEW Real‑Time, to create and maintain control and measurement applications
• Work with sensors including but not limited to pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pyrometers, and flow meters
• Work with control mechanisms including but not limited to pneumatic solenoid valves, remote pressure regulators, relays, valve drivers, VFDs, motorized throttling valves
• Ensure compliance with applicable software development standards and best practices
• Interface with various test and measurement instruments such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes
• Implement and support communication protocols including VISA, TCP/IP, and serial interfaces
• All work shall be performed in a collaborative team environment with a focus on safety and long‑term system reliability

• You will be required to work on‑site at our testing facilities located in Durango, CO
• Education:
  
  B.S. or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering field (with strong programming background)
• 8+ Years relevant experience
• 5+ Years experience with LabVIEW (Actor Framework preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in programming languages such as Python or C++
• Demonstrated expertise in the fundamentals of object‑oriented programming
• Hands‑on experience designing and debugging low voltage electrical systems
• Experience working within Linux‑based environments
• Proactive and detail‑oriented mindset
• Capacity to communicate effectively and work in team environments
• Strong organization and time management skills

• Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) Certification
• Actor Framework (AF) experience
• Familiarity with NI PXIe (R-Series), NI cRIO, DAQmx, LV FPGA
• A strong grasp on computer networking basics (TCP/IP, UDP, firewalls)
• Experience with high‑speed signal integrity practices
• Experience working on safety critical systems
• Experience as a team leader or mentor
• Experience with Git, Gitlab, WSL, JIRA, SSH

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

Employment Type:

Exempt

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Location:

Onsite in Tulsa, OK

The expected salary range for this role is $104,379-$156,568 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.

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.

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