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
Paid holiday shutdown
9/80 work schedule
Paid Time Off
Job Description
AeroVironment, Inc. is a distinguished global leader in the design, development, and production of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Headquartered in California, AeroVironment has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1971 by the renowned physicist and engineer Dr. Paul MacCready. The company has been at the forefront of technological innovation for over 45 years and has contributed significantly to the advancement of military and defense technologies. AeroVironment's pioneering efforts include developing the world’s most widely used military drones and the first-ever submarine-launched reconnaissance drone. Additionally, seven of the company’s innovative vehicles are part of... 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 experience in related industry 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 functionality
- strong communication skills including documenting test plans procedures reports verbally directing UAV operators and observers capturing system test requirements recording test failures and reporting test results
- ability to determine regression test requirements based on sub-system modifications
- ability to analyze large test data sets using software tools like matlab or excel
- ability to develop ad-hoc tests to troubleshoot test failures
- willingness to travel within and outside the continental U.S. approximately 10 to 30 percent
- ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- u.s. citizenship required due to itar compliance
- ability to obtain security clearance
Job Qualifications
- bachelor's degree in electrical software systems or aerospace engineering or equivalent 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 major aircraft sub-systems and avionics functionality
- strong communication skills including documenting test plans procedures reports verbally directing UAV operators and observers capturing system test requirements recording test failures and reporting test results
- ability to determine regression test requirements based on sub-system modifications
- ability to analyze large test data sets using tools like matlab or excel
- ability to develop ad-hoc tests to troubleshoot test failures
- ability to work effectively in a team and fast-paced environment
- strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals
- commitment to learning and improving performance
Job Duties
- develop system test plans for small unmanned air vehicles and missiles
- execute simulator and flight tests and 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 including configuration of hardware and software writing test cards procedures and maintaining test equipment
- process and analyze test data to determine test results
- capture test activities fill in test data sheets transfer telemetry files to the network
- detail test activities in reports enter test failures or anomalies in issue tracking system
- resolve a wide range of issues creatively and effectively
- work on problems of diverse scope requiring data analysis and evaluation
- demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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