Test Engineer, Sr. Staff

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Sr. Staff Test Engineer designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and Test Equipment for production testing of small UAV systems and the PCBA's and sub-system that comprise them.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products
• This position requires C# / OOP software development using Visual Studio IDE. Experience in LabVIEW is also required
• Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing, configuring and calibrating product
• Develops test plans and strategies
• Independently drives for results and consistently meets deliverables on projects with aggressive timelines. Work with diverse teams across multiple disciplines
• Provides feedback to product design team to improve testability of design
• Uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways
• Generate cost and lead time estimates based on different levels of specifications at different life cycle stages of a project
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
• Acts independently to determine methods & procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 12 15 years' experience in development of test solutions to support testing in a production environment, including on-going support
• Experience in writing Test Plans based on functional requirements and technical specifications
• Experienced writing bug reports and performing root-cause analyses
• Experienced in Object Oriented Programming (C# programming using Visual Studio IDE a plus)
• Advanced knowledge of engineering disciplines including mechanical & electrical design, material properties, and test instrumentation
• Advanced testing knowledge & ability to use the latest testing technology and standards
• Strong knowledge of various testing methodologies at all stages of product development
• Demonstrated ability to select and integrate test instrumentation, to interpret component data sheets, board schematics, and wiring diagrams and to design test interface circuits and controls
• Strong proficiency in planning, writing, and executing test specifications

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Radio Frequency (RF), video test experience is preferred
• Strong quality, risk quantification, and technical leadership skills
• Possesses effective leadership, problem resolution, judgment & decision making skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Exercises independent judgement in techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent)
• Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional)

The salary range for this role is :

$141,440 - $185,640

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement :

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.

Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years.

Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.

Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.