Test Engineer II

AeroVironment, Inc.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Utah is seeking a Test Engineer to design, develop and implement cost-effective testing for UAV system production and PCBA subsystems. The role emphasizes C# / OOP software development in Visual Studio and LabVIEW expertise to build test solutions.

You will prepare test plans, design fixtures, calibrate products, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testability. Travel to Simi Valley for training is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required or equivalent.
• 2–5 years experience developing test solutions for production environments.
• Experience writing test plans from requirements and technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Designs test fixtures and equipment; prepares test/diagnostic programs.
• Writes test plans based on functional requirements and specs.
• Plans labor, schedules and equipment for testing and calibration.
• Develops test strategies and drives deliverables on aggressive timelines.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve testability.

Skills

C# programming

LabVIEW

OOP programming

Test planning

Electrical engineering

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description

The Test Engineer designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and Test Equipment for production testing of small UAV systems and the PCBA's and sub-system that comprise them.

Position Responsibilities

Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products. This position requires C# / OOP software development using Visual Studio IDE. Experience in LabVIEW is also required. Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing, configuring and calibrating product. Develops test plans and strategies Independently drives for results and consistently meets deliverables on projects with aggressive timelines. Work with diverse teams across multiple disciplines. Provides feedback to product design team to improve testability of design. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Minimum of 2 - 5 years' experience in development of test solutions to support testing in a production environment, including on-going support. Experienced in writing Test Plans based on functional requirements and technical specifications. Experienced writing bug reports and performing root-cause analyses. Experienced in Object Oriented Programming (C# programming using Visual Studio IDE a plus). Ability to generate estimates based on different levels of specifications at different life cycle stages of a project. Knowledge of engineering disciplines including mechanical & electrical design, material properties, and test instrumentation. Strong testing knowledge & ability to use the latest testing technology and standards. Knowledge of various testing methodologies at all stages of product development. Demonstrated ability to select and integrate test instrumentation, to interpret component data sheets, board schematics, and wiring diagrams and to design test interface circuits and controls. Proficient in planning, writing, and executing test specifications.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Radio Frequency (RF), video test experience is preferred. Strong quality, risk quantification, and technical leadership skills. Possesses effective problem resolution, judgment & decision making skills. Strong oral and written communications skills. Exercises good judgment within defined procedures & practices to determine appropriate action. Typically receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments. Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties. Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives. Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products. Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company. 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 manufacturing environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent) Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional)

Training Travel Requirement

This position requires initial travel to Simi Valley, CA for training. Travel, lodging, meals, and ground transportation will be provided.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is: $74,500 - $113,500 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a 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.

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, and 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, and 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.

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. ITAR U.S. Citizenship required

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