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Systems Test Engineer Sr Staff

Moorpark, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $194K/yr

12+ years exp

AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking a Sr. Staff System Test Engineer to develop and execute System Test Plans for unmanned air vehicles and missiles, ensuring comprehensive testing and analysis of data.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others on the team

Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

System Test PlansData AnalysisTest InstrumentationScripting LanguagesFlight TestingTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related discipline (Software, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum of 12 - 15 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

Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Occasional)

Able to frequently work outdoors in extreme weather conditions (hot and cold temperatures) and occasionally at night; Able to traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Frequent)

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Able to lift, carry and/or move objects of varying sizes and shapes up to 50 lbs. (Frequent); Required to carry and set up equipment at test site locations (Frequent)

Able to demonstrate good manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble product (Frequent)

Able to repeatedly throw objects up to 16 lbs. over shoulder (Frequent)

Able to maintain visual line of sight of unmanned air vehicles up to 1 kilometer away (Frequent)

U.S. Citizenship is required