Application Engineer

Job Title: Application Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL (On-Site)

Pay Range: $58-$80/hr
Travel: During Onboarding (To Austin, TX)
Term: 12-18 Month Contract, extension possible

We are seeking a Systems Support Engineer to provide postdelivery support for complex, custom test systems. In this role, you will handle technical support requests, troubleshoot unexpected system behaviors, and coordinate resolution efforts across engineering teams and with the customer.

You will be the voice of the customer, ensuring their needs, technical feedback, and insights help drive continuous improvement across the organization. This role requires strong problem solving skills, technical expertise across hardware and software, and the ability to operate independently in fast paced, customer facing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Support site acceptance testing, commissioning, training, and startup activities

Serve as the voice of the customer, communicating issues and insights to product and business teams

Provide first-line technical support, coaching, and training to customer personnel

Own issues through resolution: troubleshoot, reproduce, document, and coordinate cross-functional support

Participate in engineering project meetings, providing design-for-serviceability feedback

Maintain accurate system documentation and reporting

Support on-site service, repair, and installation of company systems and products

Participate in customer installation and training programs as needed

Deliver post-deployment consulting to maximize system uptime and usage effectiveness



Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

7+ years of relevant industry experience, including customer-facing roles

DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one

Strong understanding of test engineering, electronics, and computer architectures

Experience with highlevel programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++/C#)

Ability to lift/pull up to 40 lbs. of test equipment

Strong leadership, time management, and critical problem-solving capabilities

Experience developing automated test software using PXI chassis, and interfacing with:

Analog & digital I/O cards

DMMs, oscilloscopes

NI switching and signal routing

DAQ systems, power supplies

RF analyzers and power sensors

Knowledge of hardware interfaces (GPIB, USB, Ethernet, serial protocols)


Technical Competencies

Understanding of measurement error sources

Selection of proper test & measurement instrumentation

Ability to interpret schematics and wiring diagrams

Hardware/software system integration experience

Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and review

Familiarity with CAD and PCB design tools

Statistical data analysis (Cp, Cpk, GR&R)

Cable harness design

Comfortable working across varied teams: technicians, engineers, program managers

High attention to detail, curiosity, and persistence

Ability to independently drive tasks and projects to completion

Fast learner with strong work ethic and drive to succeed


Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Testeract

Experience with SystemLink

Background in the defense industry

Crossplatform (Windows/Linux) development experience

NI LabVIEW Certification


Travel Requirements

Training Period (First 2–3 Months)

70% on-site in Austin, TX (onboarding, STE design/build)

30% remote (Teams meetings, NI tool training, customer introductions)

On-Site Support Period (12–18 Months, with possible extension)

80% on-site in Huntsville, AL at the customer facility

20% remote and/or travel to Austin, TX for additional STE onboarding

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.