Assembly, Integration & Test Analyst

AeroVironment • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

We are seeking a Test Analyst to support our AI&T team to develop and support the end-to-end integration and test activities for complex defense systems. This role is responsible for executing multi-system build, integration, and verification phases, ensuring all hardware and software components meet design intent, performance requirements, and military standards. The Test Analyst will serve as the primary test design specialist within the AI&T team, interfacing directly with the AI&T Cross Product Team Lead, Test engineers, leadership, and government customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, Ops Research, Physics, or Computer Science (advanced degree preferred).
• 5 years T&E experience with DoW acquisition programs
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience applying DOE and statistical analysis techniques to real-world engineering or complex system testing
• Understanding of system engineering/test processes, requirements verification, and test methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of DODI 5000.01-02 and service level test instruction
• U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• ITAR Requirement: T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multi-domain systems (RF, EO/IR, propulsion, comms, satellite systems etc.).
• Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS) and test data management tools.
• Advanced Degree in Operational Research/Statistics.
• Strong decision-making, autonomy, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the AI&T strategy from early planning through final system acceptance, ensuring compliance with program requirements and DoD standards.
• Design, develop, and apply Design of Experiments (DOE) and other statistical testing methodologies to maximize test coverage and efficiently explore the system's
• Author detailed, statistically sound documentation, including test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria, ensuring compliance with Department of War (DoW) test and evaluation (T&E) processes.
• Supervise and support data collection of dry-run events and run for record
• Lead post-test data analysis reviews.
• Thorough operating knowledge of statistical programs such as JMP, SPSS, MATLAB, Python, and MS Excel:
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for integration and test anomalies.
• Assist in the development of performance reviews and stakeholder update meetings.
• Setup, deploy, and operate test instrumentation, data collection systems, DOE/STAT tools
• Mentor Systems/Test Engineers on DOE methods

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees