Technical Lead Analyst – Quality Control

AeroVironment • Sunrise, FL

1d • $111,500 - $189,500

About The Position

The Software/Hardware Quality Control/System Engineer plans and executes software and hardware quality-control verification activities for complex products, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. The role involves manual system-level testing of software and hardware communications systems, leading multidisciplinary test teams during test events, and reporting results directly to customer representatives. The position also helps define and implement quality-control practices, procedures, standards, and reporting. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, and the role requires a self-directed, detail-oriented professional who can work with minimal supervision and interact directly with developers and engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience writing and executing manual test plans and test cases, documenting defects, and producing project status reports.
• Strong working knowledge of testing fundamentals, including unit, smoke, performance, integration, and regression testing.
• Advanced knowledge of wireless and networking protocols.
• Knowledge of wireless technologies: LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth, and satellite communications (GMR-1 Thuraya, GMR-2 Inmarsat).
• Knowledge of protocols and networking: TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, and FTP.
• Experience with test and analysis tools: spectrum analyzer, signal generator, channel analyzer, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, digital multimeter (DMM), Nemo, and Postman.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools: Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix, Windows, macOS, and QNX operating systems.
• Programming knowledge in Python, C, ADA, and XML.
• Knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance is preferred.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and strong verbal and documentation skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, manage multiple time-critical issues or projects, and demonstrate debugging and problem-resolution skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an export license; U.S. citizenship is required for some positions and is listed as required in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute software and hardware quality-control verification activities for complex products.
• Perform manual system-level testing of software and hardware communications wireless systems.
• Lead multidisciplinary test teams at test events and provide reports directly to customer representatives.
• Help define and implement quality-control practices, procedures, standards, and reporting.
• Write and execute manual test plans and test cases, document defects, and produce project status reports.
• Work with developers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to conduct testing and resolve issues.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible work schedule options
• Some programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown, depending on business unit, role, and customer contract requirements.

What This Job Offers

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