Technical Lead Analyst – Quality Control

AeroVironment, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 112,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States seeks a Technical Lead Analyst (Quality Control) to plan and execute verification activities for complex software/hardware products. You will write and execute manual test plans, document defects, and produce project status reports.

You will lead a multidisciplinary test team at events, report to customer representatives, and help define QC practices and reporting. The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of testing fundamentals (unit, smoke, performance, integration, regression).
• Advanced knowledge of wireless networking protocols.
• Familiarity with LTE, 5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Satcom (GMR‑1 Thuraya, GMR‑2 Inmarsat).
• Proficiency with TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, FTP.
• Experience with test & analysis tools (Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Channel Analyzer, Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope, DMM, Nemo, Postman).
• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
• OS: Linux/Unix, Windows, macOS, QNX.
• Programming: Python, C, ADA, XML.
• Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual testing on software/hardware wireless system level.
• Leads a multidisciplinary test team at test events and reports to customer representatives.
• Helps define and implement Quality Control practices, procedures, standards and reporting.
• Detail‑oriented, analytical with strong verbal and documentation skills.
• Interact directly with developers and engineers.
• Work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; self‑starter with minimal supervision.

Skills

Manual testing

Test planning

Defect documentation

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Unit testing

Smoke testing

Performance testing

Integration testing

Regression testing

Wireless protocols

LTE/5G/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Satcom

TCP/IP/UDP/RTP/FTP

Python

C

ADA

XML

SQL

PostgreSQL

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Channel Analyzer

Logic Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter (DMM)

Nemo (drive test tool)

Postman

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Linux/Unix

Windows

macOS

QNX

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary:

The Technical Lead Analyst (Quality Control) plans and executes software/hardware Quality Control verification activities for complex products while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. The candidate must have experience writing and executing manual test plans/test cases, documenting defects, and producing project status reports.

Position Responsibilities:

Performs manual testing on Software/Hardware communications wireless system level. The candidate should be able to lead a multidisciplinary test team at test events and provide reports directly to customer representatives. Helps define and implement Quality Control practices, procedures, standard and reporting. Needs to be detail-oriented, analytical and have strong verbal and documentation skills. Must be comfortable interacting directly with developers and engineers. Work environment is fast-paced and extremely dynamic. Candidate must be highly motivated and a self-starter. Needs to be able to handle the work with minimal supervision.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Strong working knowledge of testing fundamentals such as unit, smoke, performance, integration, and regression testing.
• Advanced knowledge of wireless/networking protocols.
• Wireless Technologies: LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth, Satcom (GMR-1 Thuraya, GMR-2 Inmarsat.
• Protocols & Networking: TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, FTP
• Test & Analysis Tools: Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Channel Analyzer, Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeter (DMM), Nemo (drive test tool), Postman
• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Operating Systems: Linux/Unix, Windows, macOS, QNX
• Programming: Python, C, ADA, XML
• Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance is preferred.

Other Qualifications and Desired Competencies:

• Demonstrates competency in applying professional concepts.
• Apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
• Demonstrates debugging / problem resolution skills, and competency in multitasking and handling multiple time critical issues / projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates competency in following standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Has effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in an office and Production environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or tactical equipment (Frequent)

Clearance level and salary:

Clearance Level Secret

The salary range for this role is: $111,500 - $189,500

ITAR and EAR compliance:

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, and flexible work schedule options.
• Depending on your business unit, role, and customer contract requirements, select programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.