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AV · 2 months ago

Flight Test Engineer III

Petaluma, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $127K/yr

5+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Flight Test Engineer III designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems for small, unmanned air vehicles, while also assisting in flight tests and ensuring test assets are prepared for testing.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop System Test Plans, for small unmanned air vehicles and missiles, execute simulator and flight tests, and document test results

Assist the Flight Test Director during flight tests

Determine and communicate flight test objectives. Develop test cards that meet flight test objectives

Review System Requirement documents to help ensure requirements are concise and testable

Participate in flight readiness reviews, test briefs, and post-test debriefs

Ensure test assets are prepared to support testing, including 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

Capture test activities, fill in test data sheets, and transfer telemetry files to the network

Details test activities in reports and enters test failures or anomalies in an issue tracking system database

Resolves a wide range of issues in creative and effective ways

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Demonstrates good judgment in selectin methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, receiving little instruction on day-to-day work

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Flight Test EngineeringData AnalysisSystem Test PlansMATLABUAV OperationsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeamworkInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software, Systems or Aerospace Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in related industry, including conducting system or flight tests

Demonstrates strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools

Understanding of the functionality of major aircraft sub-systems and avionics

Strong communication skills, including: 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

Determine regression test requirements based on specific sub-system modifications

Ability to analyze large test data sets using software tools, like MATLAB or Excel

Can effectively develop ad-hoc tests to troubleshoot test failures

Position requires travel within and outside the Continental U.S. (About 10% - 30%)

Due to scheduling demands, must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Constant)

Stand and/or sit for long periods of time (Constant)

Lift and/or move between 11-20 lbs of cases of varying size (Frequent)

Lift and/or move up to 50lb cases of varying sizes & shapes (Occasional)

Talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

Advance degree in Electrical, Software, Systems or Aerospace Engineering is preferred

Experience as a pilot or aircrew member would be beneficial

Preferred candidate will have the ability to work with product development engineers to derive test requirements based on product specifications and modifications

Has effective problem-solving and analytical skills as well as sound judgment

Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others across disciplines

Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

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