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Summary

The Test Equipment Engineer I designs, develops and implements cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment for all phases of product development and manufacturing. In this role, one supports the integration and testing of unmanned aircraft systems and payloads.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists in the design, development, deployment, troubleshooting and upgrading of test equipment used in testing PCBAs, sub-systems, and systems during production
• This position requires C# / OOP software development using Visual Studio IDE
• Assists in development software programs in C#. LabVIEW capability preferred
• Collaborate with team and assist in developing test plans, requirements/specifications and strategies
• Analyzes, processes, and formats test results, following standard practices and procedures
• Drives for results & consistently meets deliverables on projects with aggressive timelines
• Works with diverse teams across multiple disciplines
• Provides timely feedback to the product design team to improve the testability of design
• Develop a variety of power conversion devices, motor control systems and avionics from early stages of design through final testing and manufacturing support
• Execute functional, performance and environmental tests on avionics power & propulsion components
• Learns to use professional concepts and applies company policies & procedures to resolve routine issues
• Works on problems of limited scope, receiving detailed instructions on all work. Follows standard practices & procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 0 - 2 years of experience in development test solutions used in a manufacturing production environment
• Experienced in writing bug reports and root-cause analyses
• Experienced in Object Oriented Programming (C# programming using Visual Studio IDE a plus)
• Experienced in writing bug reports and root-cause analyses
• Ability to generate cost and lead time estimates based on different levels of specifications at different life cycle stages of a project
• General knowledge of engineering disciplines including mechanical and electrical design, material properties, and test instrumentation
• Basic knowledge of planning, writing, and executing test specifications
• Basic testing knowledge & ability to use latest testing technology and standards
• Knowledge of various manual & automated testing methodologies at all stages of product development

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Radio Frequency (RF) test experience preferred
• Strong quality, risk quantification, and technical leadership skills
• Possesses effective problem resolution, judgment & decision making skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Typically receives detailed instructions on all work
• 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
• Focused on teamwork, collaboration and putting the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in and office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent)
• Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional)

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

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. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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