Security-Cleared Systems Test Lead (TS/SCI)

AeroVironment, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States seeks a Computer Scientist to lead and execute advanced testing for mission-critical software and hardware systems. You will oversee deployment, validate configurations, and provide backup system administration to sustain operations.

The role requires a strong background in hardware/software testing, firmware updates, scripting, and clear communication with cross-functional teams. TS/SCI with polygraph is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant, progressive experience in hardware and software testing; or 2 years of experience with a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience with updating firmware, validating configuration data, and analyzing complex systems.
• Experience in system and network administration and ability to serve in a backup support capacity.
• Proven track record automating tasks with scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, C#).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience working in and supporting secure, networked environments.
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Test hardware capabilities and document performance for networked systems; identify and report hardware restrictions.
• Assist with updating and maintaining firmware for fielded and developmental hardware platforms.
• Validate configuration information and ensure accurate integration across software, hardware, and networked systems.
• Serve as a backup to system administrators, supporting basic administration and troubleshooting needs.
• Analyze and advise on hardware and software restrictions to optimize network integration and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct thorough software testing, replicate field issues in lab settings, and document results.
• Report identified software bugs to development teams, and support bug resolution efforts.
• Use operational support tools such as PROTOSS for diagnostics and reporting.
• Perform installations and troubleshooting on various HW platforms and across multiple projects.
• Automate repetitive or time-consuming testing and configuration tasks through scripting (JavaScript, Python, C#).
• Create and maintain robust documentation of testing practices, procedures, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Hardware testing

Software testing

Backup system administration

Scripting (JavaScript, Python, C#)

Firmware updates

Networking knowledge

Documentation

Analytical skills

Security clearance TS/SCI with polylog

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

10+ years hardware/software testing experience or 2 years with Master

Tools

PROTOSS

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States seeks a Computer Scientist to lead and execute advanced testing for mission-critical software and hardware systems. You will oversee deployment, validate configurations, and provide backup system administration to sustain operations.

The role requires a strong background in hardware/software testing, firmware updates, scripting, and clear communication with cross-functional teams. TS/SCI with polygraph is required for this position.