Systems Test Engineer II - UAV Flight Tests & Data

BlueHalo; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a System Test Engineer II to develop and execute comprehensive System Test Plans for unmanned vehicles and missiles, covering simulator, ground, and flight tests. You will log and analyze data, document results, and support test readiness and debriefs.

Responsibilities include coordinating test objectives, preparing test assets, analyzing data, and generating reports. Travel within the continental U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline (Software, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

System test experience

Test automation scripting

Flight test experience

Travel 10-30% within US

Pilot or aircrew experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline (Software, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace)

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a System Test Engineer II to develop and execute comprehensive System Test Plans for unmanned vehicles and missiles, covering simulator, ground, and flight tests. You will log and analyze data, document results, and support test readiness and debriefs.

Responsibilities include coordinating test objectives, preparing test assets, analyzing data, and generating reports. Travel within the continental U.S.