Test Engineer

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares test and diagnostic programs
• Designs test fixtures and equipment
• Completes specifications and procedures for new products
• Develops test plans and strategies
• Independently drives for results and consistently meets deliverables on projects with aggressive timelines
• Works 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

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

Radio Frequency (RF), video test experience is preferred

Strong quality, risk quantification, and technical leadership skills

Effective problem resolution, judgment & decision making skills

Strong oral and written communications skills

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

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

• This role requires weekly travel from Salt Lake City, UT to Simi Valley, CA for training for the first three months of employment.
• Training occurs Monday through Friday, three weeks per month.
• Travel, lodging, meals, and ground transportation will be provided.
• After the training period, the position is based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Clearance Level

• No Clearance

Salary Range

• $62,963 - $96,019

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”).

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.

About AV

• AeroVironment is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
• 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.