Assembly, Integration & Test Engineer

AeroVironment • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

We are seeking a AI&T Engineer to develop and support the end-to-end integration and test activities for complex defense Space RF 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 Engineer will be assigned to the AI&T team, interfacing directly with the AI&T Cross Product Team Lead, management, engineering leadership, and government customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in assembly, integration and test of aerospace or defense systems.
• Understanding of system engineering/test processes, requirements verification, and test methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of DODI 5000.01-02 and service level test instruction.
• Strong decision-making, autonomy, and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Operations or Acquisitions experience with multi-domain systems (RF, EO/IR, SATCOM, etc.).
• Modeling and Simulation experience.
• Developmental/Operational Test and Evaluation coursework/certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the AI&T strategy from early planning through final system acceptance, ensuring compliance with program requirements and DoD standards.
• Support development and coordinate integration and test activities, including hardware/software integration, functional RF testing, environmental testing, and acceptance testing.
• Develop and review test plans, test procedures, reports, and test readiness review (TRR) packages.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for integration and test anomalies.
• Assist in the development of performance reviews and stakeholder update meetings.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level