Senior Assembly, Integration & Test Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Overview
We are seeking a Senior AI&T Engineer to develop and support the end-to-end integration and test activities for complex defense Space RF systems. This role is responsible for executing multi-system build, integration, and verification phases, ensuring all hardware and software components meet design intent, performance requirements, and military standards. The Senior Test Engineer will be assigned to the AI&T team, reporting directly to the AI&T Cross Product Team Lead, and interfacing with management, engineering leadership, and government customers.
 
Key Responsibilities
·    Support the AI&T strategy from early planning through final system acceptance, ensuring compliance with program requirements and DoD standards.
·    Lead development and coordinate integration and test activities, including hardware/software integration, functional RF testing, environmental testing, and acceptance testing.
·    Lead the development and review of test plans, test procedures, reports, requirements burn-down, and test readiness review (TRR) packages.
·    Develop Integration Readiness Reviews (IRRs), TRRs, and post-test data analysis reviews.
·    Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for integration and test anomalies.
·    Lead a core team of Test Engineers and Analysts, with functional test management of Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Software, and Manufacturing professionals.
·    Maintain and operate test equipment to include development unit test assets, outdoor test facilities, and Near-Field RF Ranges. 
·    Execute contractor/developmental test events and conduct after action (Hotwash) briefings. 
·    Assist in the development of test related scheduling, performance reviews and stakeholder updates.
  
Required Qualifications
·    Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (Master's preferred).
·    12+ years of experience in integration and test of aerospace or defense systems.
·    Understanding of system engineering/test processes, requirements verification, and test methodologies.
·    Strong technical writing skills. 
·    Thorough understanding of DODI 5000.01-02 and service level test instruction.
·    Strong decision-making, autonomy, and problem-solving skills.
·    U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI clearance preferred).
 
Preferred Qualifications
·    Operations or Acquisitions experience with multi-domain systems (RF, EO/IR, SATCOM, etc.).
·    Design of Experiments (Statistics/Ops Research background).
·    Developmental/Operational Test and Evaluation coursework/certification.
·    USSF/USAF Space Command (former) experience.
·    Active TS/SCI clearance preferred

·    Advanced degree preferred
 
Performance Metrics for Success
·    Accurate Integration and Test documentation delivered on schedule.
·    Zero missed critical requirements during verification and meets requirement sell-off criteria

Clearance Level

 

Top Secret

The salary range for this role is:

$107,370 - $152,250

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.

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, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefi