Senior System Test Engineer for UAV Flight Tests

AV; Moorpark (CA); Sur place; USD 101 000 - 171 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

AV is seeking a System Test Engineer II to develop and execute system test plans for unmanned air vehicles and missiles, spanning simulators, ground and flight tests. You will analyze data, document results, and work with cross‑functional teams to ensure test readiness.

This role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 2–5 years of flight test experience, and willingness to travel 10–30% across the Continental U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2-5 years' experience in related industry or projects that include conducting system or flight tests.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages to automate testing is a plus.
• Experience as a pilot or aircrew member would be beneficial.
• Position requires 10-30% travel within the Continental U.S.

Responsabilités

• Support developmental test and evaluation of sub-system, model-scale, and full scale testing. Assist the Flight Test Director during flight tests
• Determine and communicate subsystem, system and flight test objectives. Develop test cards to verify that those objectives are met
• Review System Requirement documents to help ensure requirements are concise and testable
• Participate in test and flight readiness reviews, test briefs, and post-test debriefs
• Ensure test assets are prepared to support testing, including proper configuration of product hardware and software, writing test cards and procedures, and maintaining test equipment
• Process and analyze test data to determine test results. Analyze large test data sets using software tools (MATLAB or Excel)
• Capture test activities, fill in test data sheets, and transfer telemetry files to the network. Enter test failures or anomalies in an issue tracking system database. Summarize test activities and results in reports
• Determine regression test requirements based on specific sub-system modifications. Develop ad-hoc tests to troubleshoot test failures
• Responsible for estimating time required to conduct testing and completing assigned tasks within project schedule
• Work with outside test labs and assist technicians during testing when required
• Receives general instructions on routine work and more detailed instructions on new projects. Works within specific requirements to complete tasks under moderate supervision
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contributes to meeting project cost and schedule
• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Typically performs multiple tasks on one project. Completes tasks within schedule and budget
• Other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Scripting languages

Flight test experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Description du poste

AV is seeking a System Test Engineer II to develop and execute system test plans for unmanned air vehicles and missiles, spanning simulators, ground and flight tests. You will analyze data, document results, and work with cross‑functional teams to ensure test readiness.

This role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 2–5 years of flight test experience, and willingness to travel 10–30% across the Continental U.S.