Head of RF Test Engineering – Distributed Team Lead

AeroVironment, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks an experienced RF Test Engineering Manager to lead a geographically distributed team in Albuquerque, NM and Germantown, MD. You will develop test strategies, oversee automated RF testing, and drive improvements in reliability and efficiency of RF systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts, mentoring engineers, and guiding test readiness and verification activities across programs. Security-clearance considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field; 8+ years of experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Hands-on RF test equipment experience: VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters.
• Experience developing RF test plans, automated tests, and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW.
• Ability to interpret schematics and interface specifications; drive test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Proven ability to lead cross-location teams and manage resources across sites.
• Familiarity with defense/aerospace programs and security-clearance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead distributed RF test team across Albuquerque, NM and Germantown, MD.
• Develop RF test strategies, plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee automated RF test systems, fixtures, software, and data tools.
• Direct RF characterization, integration, troubleshooting, verification, and qualification.
• Collaborate with systems, RF design, FPGA, software, manufacturing, and QA teams.
• Coordinate lab operations, equipment, calibration, and safety across sites.
• Support design reviews, test readiness reviews, and investigations with leadership.
• Develop standardized processes, documentation, and automation frameworks across sites.
• Assist program planning with estimates, schedules, and risk assessments.

Skills

RF test expertise

Test automation

Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW

RF system characterization

leadership & mentoring

multi-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/RF Engineering

8+ years engineering experience

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Vector signal analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks an experienced RF Test Engineering Manager to lead a geographically distributed team in Albuquerque, NM and Germantown, MD. You will develop test strategies, oversee automated RF testing, and drive improvements in reliability and efficiency of RF systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts, mentoring engineers, and guiding test readiness and verification activities across programs. Security-clearance considerations apply.