AV · 1 month ago
Test Operations Lead - Space Technologies
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $116K/yr
5+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking an experienced Test Operations Lead for their Space Technologies Division. The role involves overseeing testing activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and supervising test technicians in a high-reliability environment.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee and maintain the integration and test (I&T) team's workflow by managing schedules, utilizing MES and planning systems, and coordinating with manufacturing and program management teams
Provide day-to-day supervision of test technicians, including task assignments, training and hands-on support
Manage test documentation and travelers for the I&T team, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program and quality standards
Support the procurement and inventory management of test-related materials, including consumables, tools, supplies, and maintaining equipment calibration schedules
Contribute to resource and personnel planning activities in support of new programs
Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills when working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, program management, and technicians
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or technical field; experience in lieu of education may be considered
Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
Hands-on experience operating test equipment, including thermal chambers, vibration tables, ovens, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and data acquisition systems
Familiarity with the safe use of common hand tools and equipment in a lab or test environment
Proficient in standard business software, including Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
This 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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline, with 10+ years of relevant industry experience
5+ years of experience supervising direct reports in a manufacturing, testing, or laboratory environment
Hands-on experience conducting environmental tests on spaceflight hardware or satellite systems, including work in cleanroom environments
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex electrical, mechanical, and system test procedures
Strong working knowledge of quality management systems such as AS9100, ISO, or equivalent
Experience using enterprise-level systems including MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), QMS (Quality Management Systems), and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tools
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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