Working at NI (Emerson) in Austin
Test & Measurement Technology · 4,200 local employees · Neighborhoods, commute data & housing
NI, now part of Emerson Electric following a 2023 acquisition, is a pioneering test and measurement technology company headquartered in Austin since its founding in 1976. The company develops automated test equipment, virtual instrumentation software, and modular hardware platforms used by engineers worldwide in industries including aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, and telecommunications. NI's flagship products like LabVIEW and PXI test systems are industry standards for automated test and data acquisition. The Austin campus on North MoPac serves as the global headquarters and primary R&D center, employing hardware engineers, software developers, applications engineers, and business professionals who drive innovation in the test and measurement industry.
Campus Locations
NI Austin Headquarters
11500 N Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX 78759
Best Neighborhoods for NI (Emerson) Employees
Commute Map
Commute Map — NI (Emerson)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is NI (Emerson) located in Austin?
NI (Emerson)'s primary Austin-area location is NI Austin Headquarters, at 11500 N Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX 78759. The commute map above shows door-to-door drive times from the neighborhoods relocating employees consider most.
Which Austin neighborhoods are best for NI (Emerson) employees?
New hires at NI (Emerson) most often land in Allandale (around 8 minutes), Brentwood (around 10 minutes), Cedar Park (around 15 minutes). North via MoPac to the North Austin headquarters. Drive time is the usual deciding factor, but rent, school zones, and walkability differ a lot between these areas. Each neighborhood link above opens a full breakdown.
What do jobs at NI (Emerson) pay in Austin?
Most NI (Emerson) roles in Austin fall in the $65K-180K+ range, depending on function and seniority. Texas levies no state income tax, so a given salary stretches further here than the same number in California or New York. Our salary comparison calculator does the math for your situation.
How many people does NI (Emerson) employ in Austin?
NI (Emerson) employs roughly 4,200 people in the Austin area, putting it among the metro's larger test & measurement technology employers. A footprint that size tends to mean steady hiring and a relocation process used to moving people in from out of state.
Does NI (Emerson) offer relocation assistance?
Large Austin employers like NI (Emerson) commonly offer relocation help to out-of-state hires: usually some mix of moving-cost reimbursement, temporary or furnished housing, and a home-finding trip. None of it is automatic. Ask your recruiter early, get the package in writing, and negotiate before you accept.
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