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
401(k) with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown
Paid Time Off
Job Description
AeroVironment, Inc. is a California-based global leader in the design, development, production, and support of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Established in 1971 by renowned physicist and engineer Dr. Paul MacCready, AeroVironment has pioneered many innovations in the field of unmanned vehicles and is recognized for developing the world's most widely used military drones. The company is also noted for creating the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone and having seven of its innovative vehicles housed in the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC. With more than 45 years of experience, AeroVironment continues to be at the forefront... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, software, systems or aerospace engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in related industry including system or flight testing
- strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools
- understanding of major aircraft sub-systems and avionics functionality
- strong communication skills including documentation and verbal direction during tests
- ability to analyze large data sets using MATLAB or Excel
- ability to develop ad-hoc tests to troubleshoot failures
- willing to travel about 10 to 30 percent within and outside the continental U.S.
- able to work overtime and weekends as needed
- U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR compliance
- ability to obtain security clearance
- able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
- able to stand or sit for long periods
- able to lift and move cases up to 50 pounds
- frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers and phones
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software, Systems or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in related industry including 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 and reports
- ability to verbally direct UAV operators and observers during flight tests
- capable of capturing system test requirements and recording test failures
- skilled in analyzing large data sets using software tools like MATLAB or Excel
- able to develop ad-hoc tests to troubleshoot test failures
- willingness to travel within and outside the continental U.S. about 10 to 30 percent
- able to work overtime and weekends as needed
- preferred advanced degree in related engineering field
- experience as a pilot or aircrew member is 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 and ability to work well across disciplines
- teamwork and collaboration focused
- able to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- strong initiative and drive to meet company objectives
- ownership and responsibility 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 configuration of hardware and software
- process and analyze test data to determine results
- capture test activities and fill in test data sheets
- transfer telemetry files to the network
- document test activities in reports
- enter test failures or anomalies in issue tracking system database
- resolve a wide range of issues creatively
- work on problems of diverse scope requiring data analysis and evaluation
- demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for solutions
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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