Senior Assembly, Integration & Test Engineer

AeroVironment • Albuquerque, NM

2d • $107,370 - $152,250

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior 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 Senior Test Engineer will be assigned to the AI&T team, reporting directly to the AI&T Cross Product Team Lead, and interfacing with management, engineering leadership, and government customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in integration and test of aerospace or defense systems.
• Understanding of system engineering/test processes, requirements verification, and test methodologies.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• 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 clearance preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Operations or Acquisitions experience with multi-domain systems (RF, EO/IR, SATCOM, etc.).
• Design of Experiments (Statistics/Ops Research background).
• Developmental/Operational Test and Evaluation coursework/certification.
• USSF/USAF Space Command (former) experience.
• 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.
• Lead development and coordinate integration and test activities, including hardware/software integration, functional RF testing, environmental testing, and acceptance testing.
• Lead the development and review of test plans, test procedures, reports, requirements burn-down, and test readiness review (TRR) packages.
• Develop Integration Readiness Reviews (IRRs), TRRs, and post-test data analysis reviews.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for integration and test anomalies.
• Lead a core team of Test Engineers and Analysts, with functional test management of Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Software, and Manufacturing professionals.
• Maintain and operate test equipment to include development unit test assets, outdoor test facilities, and Near-Field RF Ranges.
• Execute contractor/developmental test events and conduct after action (Hotwash) briefings.
• Assist in the development of test related scheduling, performance reviews and stakeholder updates.

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.

What This Job Offers

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