Senior UAV Systems Design & Test Technician

avav; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 66,124; 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. is seeking an Engineering Development Technician IV to join a design team focused on next‑gen UAV systems and subsystems. You will work across concept to detailed design, including building and testing of systems, while pursuing an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering degree.

Responsibilities include machining with CAM and CNC, CAD design in SolidWorks, and rapid prototyping. The role emphasizes testing, troubleshooting, and using diagnostic equipment in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; must be enrolled as an undergrad pursuing Mechanical Engineering
• 2–4 years related experience
• 5+ years current experience using CAM tools (MasterCam, Surfcam, HSM)
• CNC vertical machine operating experience required
• Demonstrated competence in mechanical engineering process and design/analysis tools
• Experience with schematics, diagrams, and testing plans
• Proficient with SolidWorks
• Proficient with MS Office and related tools

Responsibilities

• Supports design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro‑mechanical systems
• Performs programming in CAM and operates CNC milling (3 to 5 axis) machines
• Performs testing, checkout, and troubleshooting from schematics/diagrams/defined plans
• Design work using CAD (SolidWorks), simulation tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS), and rapid prototyping (3D printing)
• Performs operational test and fault isolation; helps determine remediation methods
• Assists in design, construction, test, and checkout of test equipment
• Uses test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other diagnostic tools
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CNC troubleshooting

Engineering test & analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate pursuing Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAM tools (MasterCam, Surfcam, HSM)

SolidWorks

SolidWorks EPDM (preferred)

3D printing / rapid prototyping

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Development Technician IV to join a design team focused on next‑gen UAV systems and subsystems. You will work across concept to detailed design, including building and testing of systems, while pursuing an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering degree.

Responsibilities include machining with CAM and CNC, CAD design in SolidWorks, and rapid prototyping. The role emphasizes testing, troubleshooting, and using diagnostic equipment in a fast‑paced