Environmental System Test Engineer II

AeroVironment•Moorpark, CA

4d•$82,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Environmental System Test Engineer II develops and executes System Test Plans for small unmanned air vehicles, missiles, and associated subsystems. Testing includes simulator, ground, and flight tests, along with logging and analyzing data and documenting test results. The role supports environmental test and evaluation of subsystems and model-scale and full-scale systems. The engineer determines and communicates test objectives, develops test cards and procedures, reviews system requirements for testability, and participates in readiness reviews, test briefs, and debriefings. The engineer prepares test assets, processes and analyzes test data, records activities and anomalies, reports results, and determines regression and troubleshooting tests. The role also includes estimating testing time, completing work to project schedules, and working with outside test laboratories. The position receives general instructions on routine work and more detailed instructions on new projects, and operates under moderate supervision. It handles problems of moderate scope, exercises judgment within defined procedures, and contributes to project cost and schedule objectives. The role requires 10–30% travel within the Continental U.S. and access to export-controlled information, with U.S.-person or export-license eligibility required. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as software, systems, electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
2–5 years of experience in a related industry or projects involving environmental or system tests.
Ability to travel 10–30% within the Continental U.S.
Ability to work in an environment requiring access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information; applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be eligible for an export license.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme hot and cold weather, occasionally at night, and traverse uneven ground and varying terrain.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. and carry and set up equipment at test sites.
Good manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble products.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to document test plans, procedures, and reports; verbally direct UAV Operators and Observers during flight tests; capture system test requirements; record failures; and report results.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and across disciplines, with teamwork and collaboration.
Initiative, ownership, accountability, and commitment to learning from mistakes and improving performance.

Nice To Haves

Scripting and programming experience to automate testing.
A relevant master's or doctoral degree in a related discipline.
Willingness to learn wind tunnel test techniques and measurement systems.
Ability to communicate technically with experts in test instrumentation and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

Support environmental test and evaluation of subsystems, model-scale systems, and full-scale systems.
Determine and communicate subsystem, system, and environmental test objectives; develop test cards to verify those objectives.
Review System Requirement documents to help ensure requirements are concise and testable.
Participate in test and environmental readiness reviews, test briefs, and post-test debriefings.
Prepare test assets for testing, including configuring product hardware and software, developing test cards and procedures, and maintaining test equipment.
Process and analyze test data to determine results, including analyzing large datasets with MATLAB or Excel.
Capture test activities, complete test data sheets, transfer telemetry files to the network, enter failures or anomalies into an issue-tracking database, and summarize activities and results in reports.
Determine regression test requirements based on subsystem modifications and develop ad hoc tests to troubleshoot failures.
Estimate the time required to conduct testing and complete assigned tasks within the project schedule.
Work with outside test laboratories and assist during testing when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.