Senior RF Test Systems Engineer — On‑Site

Roboticsconnected; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Test Systems Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated test infrastructure for Counter-UAS RF hardware from prototype to production. You will own ATPs and data pipelines to ensure IPC Class 3 and MIL-spec quality, collaborating across RF, firmware, and production teams.

The role involves integrating with contract manufacturers, supporting environmental tests, and driving yields through robust testing practices in a fast-paced defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of test systems engineering experience for electronic hardware, preferably RF/microwave.
• Hands-on experience with RF test instrumentation (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters).
• Proficiency in test automation programming (Python, LabVIEW, and/or similar tools).
• Working knowledge of IPC Class 3 and MIL-spec manufacturing/test standards.
• Strong data analysis for yield and test-coverage evaluation.
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR-controlled program).

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop automated test systems for RF front-end, PCB assembly, and integrated subsystem validation (S-parameter sweeps, power/gain verification, functional test).
• Write, execute, and maintain ATPs and manufacturing test documentation to MIL-spec and IPC Class 3 requirements.
• Build test automation software and data-acquisition frameworks (Python, LabVIEW) for benchtop and production-line stations.
• Develop test fixtures, interface boards, and calibration methods for RF and mixed-signal hardware.
• Analyze production test data to identify outliers, characterize yield, and drive corrective action across design and manufacturing.
• Partner with contract manufacturers to transfer test processes, qualify stations, and support production ramp.
• Support environmental and reliability testing (MIL-STD-810H temperature, vibration, etc.).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with RF design, firmware, and production engineering to resolve test failures and design-for-test issues.
• Coordinate with quality team to identify possible quality escapes and non-conformities identified through testing.

Skills

Python

LabVIEW

Data analysis

RF/hardware knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

LabVIEW

Job description

AeroVironment in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Test Systems Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated test infrastructure for Counter-UAS RF hardware from prototype to production. You will own ATPs and data pipelines to ensure IPC Class 3 and MIL-spec quality, collaborating across RF, firmware, and production teams.

The role involves integrating with contract manufacturers, supporting environmental tests, and driving yields through robust testing practices in a fast-paced defense