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AV · 1 day ago

Senior Assembly, Integration & Test Engineer

AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking a Senior AI&T Engineer to develop and support the integration and test activities for complex defense Space RF systems, ensuring compliance with program requirements and military standards.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Support the AI&T strategy from early planning through final system acceptance, ensuring compliance with program requirements and DoD standards
Lead development and coordinate integration and test activities, including hardware/software integration, functional RF testing, environmental testing, and acceptance testing
Lead the development and review of test plans, test procedures, reports, requirements burn-down, and test readiness review (TRR) packages
Develop Integration Readiness Reviews (IRRs), TRRs, and post-test data analysis reviews
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for integration and test anomalies
Lead a core team of Test Engineers and Analysts, with functional test management of Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Software, and Manufacturing professionals
Maintain and operate test equipment to include development unit test assets, outdoor test facilities, and Near-Field RF Ranges
Execute contractor/developmental test events and conduct after action (Hotwash) briefings
Assist in the development of test related scheduling, performance reviews and stakeholder updates

Qualification

IntegrationTestAerospace systems experienceSystem engineering processesDODI 5000.01-02 understandingTechnical writingAutonomyDesign of ExperimentsDevelopmental Test certificationProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (Master's preferred)
12+ years of experience in integration and test of aerospace or defense systems
Understanding of system engineering/test processes, requirements verification, and test methodologies
Strong technical writing skills
Thorough understanding of DODI 5000.01-02 and service level test instruction
Strong decision-making, autonomy, and problem-solving skills
U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI clearance preferred)

Preferred

Operations or Acquisitions experience with multi-domain systems (RF, EO/IR, SATCOM, etc.)
Design of Experiments (Statistics/Ops Research background)
Developmental/Operational Test and Evaluation coursework/certification
USSF/USAF Space Command (former) experience
Active TS/SCI clearance preferred
Advanced degree preferred

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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.68B
2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M

Leadership Team

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Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
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Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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