System Test Engineer, Sr.

AeroVironment • Princeton, CA

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About The Position

The Sr. System Test Engineer develops and executes System Test Plans for small, unmanned air vehicles and missiles and their associated subsystems. Testing encompasses simulator, ground and flight tests and includes logging and analyzing data and documenting test results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline (Software, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 8 - 12 years' experience in related industry or projects that include conducting system or flight tests
• Is effective in conversing technically with experts in the fields of test instrumentation and data acquisition
• Skilled at documenting test plans, procedures, and reports; verbally directing UAV Operators and Observers during flight tests; capturing system test requirements; recording test failures and reporting test results
• Position requires 10-30% travel within the Continental U.S.
• 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

• Advanced degree in related discipline is preferred
• Experience with scripting and programming languages to automate testing is preferred
• Experience as a pilot or aircrew member would be beneficial
• Willingness to learn and expand technical understanding of wind tunnel test techniques and measurement systems
• Is effective in conversing technically with experts in the fields of test instrumentation and data acquisition
• 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
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and strong communication skills
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Works well with others across disciplines and has strong leadership skills
• Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead developmental test and evaluation of sub-system, model-scale, and full scale testing.
• Assist the Flight Test Director during flight tests
• Determine and communicate subsystem, system and flight test objectives.
• Develop test cards to verify that those objectives are met
• Review System Requirement documents to help ensure requirements are concise and testable
• Lead and participate in test and flight readiness reviews, test briefs, and post-test debriefs
• Ensure test assets are prepared to support testing, including the proper configuration of product hardware and software, writing test cards and procedures, and maintaining test equipment
• Process and analyze test data to determine test results.
• Analyze large test data sets using software tools (MATLAB or Excel)
• Capture test activities, fill in test data sheets, and transfer telemetry files to the network.
• Enter test failures or anomalies in an issue tracking system database
• Develop System Test Plans, for small unmanned air vehicles and missiles and their associated subsystems, execute simulator and flight tests, and document test results
• Responsible for estimating time required to conduct testing and completing assigned tasks within project schedule
• Work with outside test labs and assist technicians during testing when required
• Demonstrates good judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Work with product development engineers to derive test requirements based on product specifications and modifications
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
• Performs multiple tasks on more than one project.
• Completes tasks within schedule and budget
• Other duties as assigned

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees