Systems Test Engineer I — UAV Flight Tests & Data

Roboticsconnected; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a System Test Engineer I to develop and execute test plans for small unmanned air vehicles and missiles. You will support simulator, ground and flight tests, logging data and reporting results.

The role involves collaborating with development engineers, preparing test assets, and ensuring tests meet objectives. Travel up to 30% within the continental U.S. is expected; a Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace.
• Ability to document test plans, procedures and reports.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% within the Continental U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support developmental test and evaluation of subsystems and full-scale testing.
• Develop test cards to verify system and flight test objectives.
• Review system requirements to ensure testability and conciseness.
• Participate in test readiness reviews and post-test debriefs.
• Analyze test data using MATLAB or Excel and summarize results.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a System Test Engineer I to develop and execute test plans for small unmanned air vehicles and missiles. You will support simulator, ground and flight tests, logging data and reporting results.

The role involves collaborating with development engineers, preparing test assets, and ensuring tests meet objectives. Travel up to 30% within the continental U.S. is expected; a Bachelor’s degree is required.