Test Engineer

AeroVironment•West Valley City, UT

1d•$62,963 - $96,019•Hybrid

About The Position

The Test Engineer designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and Test Equipment for production testing of small UAV systems and the PCBA's and sub-system that comprise them. This position requires C# / OOP software development using Visual Studio IDE. Experience in LabVIEW is also required. The role involves planning labor, schedules, and equipment for testing, configuring, and calibrating products. The Test Engineer will develop test plans and strategies, drive for results on projects with aggressive timelines, and work with diverse teams across multiple disciplines. Feedback will be provided to the product design team to improve testability. The role applies company policies and procedures to resolve issues and works on problems of moderate scope requiring analysis of various factors. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 2 - 5 years' experience in development of test solutions to support testing in a production environment, including on-going support
Experienced in writing Test Plans based on functional requirements and technical specifications
Experienced writing bug reports and performing root-cause analyses
Experienced in Object Oriented Programming (C# programming using Visual Studio IDE a plus)
Ability to generate estimates based on different levels of specifications at different life cycle stages of a project
Knowledge of engineering disciplines including mechanical & electrical design, material properties, and test instrumentation
Strong testing knowledge & ability to use the latest testing technology and standards
Knowledge of various testing methodologies at all stages of product development
Demonstrated ability to select and integrate test instrumentation, to interpret component data sheets, board schematics, and wiring diagrams and to design test interface circuits and controls
Proficient in planning, writing, and executing test specifications
C# / OOP software development using Visual Studio IDE
Experience in LabVIEW is also required

Nice To Haves

Radio Frequency (RF), video test experience is preferred
Strong quality, risk quantification, and technical leadership skills
Possesses effective problem resolution, judgment & decision making skills
Strong oral and written communications skills
Exercises good judgment within defined procedures & practices to determine appropriate action. Typically receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments
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
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products.
Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing, configuring and calibrating product.
Develops test plans and strategies
Independently drives for results and consistently meets deliverables on projects with aggressive timelines.
Work with diverse teams across multiple disciplines.
Provides feedback to product design team to improve testability of design.
Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
Other duties as assigned