AeroVironment is looking to solve the problem of designing, developing and implementing cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment for all phases of product development and manufacturing of unmanned aircraft systems and payloads.
Requirements
- Experienced in writing bug reports and root-cause analyses
- Experienced in Object Oriented Programming (C programming using Visual Studio IDE a plus)
- General knowledge of engineering disciplines including mechanical and electrical design, material properties, and test instrumentation
- Basic knowledge of planning, writing, and executing test specifications
- Basic testing knowledge & ability to use latest testing technology and standards
- Knowledge of various manual & automated testing methodologies at all stages of product development
- Radio Frequency (RF) test experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists in the design, development, deployment, troubleshooting and upgrading of test equipment used in testing PCBAs, sub-systems, and systems during production
- This position requires C / OOP software development using Visual Studio IDE
- Assists in development software programs in C. LabVIEW capability preferred
- Collaborate with team and assist in developing test plans, requirements/specifications and strategies
- Analyzes, processes, and formats test results, following standard practices and procedures
- Develop a variety of power conversion devices, motor control systems and avionics from early stages of design through final testing and manufacturing support
- Execute functional, performance and environmental tests on avionics power & propulsion components
Other
- B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum of 0 - 2 years of experience in development test solutions used in a manufacturing production environment
- Ability to work in and office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
- Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent)
- U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR compliance
- 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
