Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $89,630.00 - $127,050.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown
Job Description
AeroVironment, Inc. is a distinguished global leader in the design, development, production, and support of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Based in California, the company was founded in 1971 by renowned physicist and engineer Dr. Paul MacCready. Over the past 45 years, AeroVironment has established itself as a pioneering force in technological innovation, contributing to the advancement of military drone technology and unveiling revolutionary vehicles that have been recognized and displayed as part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC. With a robust history of groundbreaking achievements, AeroVironment's products serve agencies of the U.S. Department... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, software, systems or aerospace engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- minimum of 5 to 8 years of related industry experience including conducting system or flight tests
- strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools
- understanding of major aircraft sub-systems and avionics
- strong communication skills
- ability to determine regression test requirements
- ability to analyze large test data sets using software tools like MATLAB or Excel
- ability to develop ad-hoc troubleshooting tests
- willing to travel within and outside the Continental U.S.
- able to work overtime and weekends
- must be U.S. person according to ITAR
- willing to work on government contracts
- able to obtain security clearance
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, software, systems or aerospace engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in related industry including conducting system or flight tests
- strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools
- understanding of the functionality of major aircraft sub-systems and avionics
- strong communication skills including documenting test plans, procedures, reports, verbally directing UAV operators and observers during flight tests, capturing system test requirements, recording test failures, and reporting test results
- ability to determine regression test requirements based on specific sub-system modifications
- ability to analyze large test data sets using software tools such as MATLAB or Excel
- ability to develop ad-hoc tests to troubleshoot test failures
- willingness to travel within and outside the Continental U.S.
- ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- advanced degree in electrical, software, systems or aerospace engineering preferred
- experience as a pilot or aircrew member beneficial
- ability to work with product development engineers to derive test requirements based on product specifications and modifications
- effective problem-solving and analytical skills
- strong interpersonal skills
- teamwork and collaboration focus
- ability to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- strong initiative and drive to meet company objectives
- responsible and accountable for work products
- commitment to learning and improving performance
Job Duties
- Develop system test plans for small unmanned air vehicles and missiles
- execute simulator and flight tests
- document test results
- assist the flight test director during flight tests
- determine and communicate flight test objectives
- develop test cards that meet flight test objectives
- review system requirement documents to ensure requirements are concise and testable
- participate in flight readiness reviews, test briefs, and post-test debriefs
- ensure test assets are prepared to support testing including proper configuration of product hardware and software, writing test cards and procedures, and maintaining test equipment
- process and analyze test data to determine test results
- capture test activities, fill in test data sheets, and transfer telemetry files to the network
- detail test activities in reports and enter test failures or anomalies in an issue tracking system database
- resolve a wide range of issues in creative and effective ways
- work on problems of diverse scope requiring evaluation of identifiable factors
- demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions with little instruction
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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