Test Engineer I #11-216 Job in Simi Valley 93065, California Us
Test Engineer I
Simi Valley, CA
11-216
AeroVironment (AV) is a rapidly growing technology solutions provider focusing on leading edge unmanned aircraft systems and efficient energy systems. Named as one of the top 15 “Cool Companies” to work for by Fortune magazine, we are looking for creative, committed, and visionary team members who are passionate about contributing to our customers’ success. Founded in 1971, AV is built upon four decades of harnessing human power to achieve breakthroughs in science, engineering, and customer productivity. AV’s late founder, Dr. Paul MacCready, named by Time magazine as one of the “greatest minds of the 20th century,” instilled a spirit of boundless imagination that drives our organization today. Be a part of the team that has a record of breaking records. AV developed the world’s highest flying airplane; developed the world’s most widely used unmanned aircraft system; and has seven vehicles displayed in the Smithsonian. AV also proposed and then co-developed the first modern electric car; designed and built the breakthrough solar-powered car that won the inaugural World Solar Challenge road race; installed thousands of charging stations for electric vehicles worldwide; and is building an electric vehicle ecosystem to redefine the way we drive.
Job Duties Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, deploys, troubleshoots and upgrades Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used in testing PCBA’s, sub-systems and systems.
- Develops test plans and strategies.
- Analyzes, processes, and formats test results.
- Responsible for firmware coding (both in products and test systems).
- Independently drive for results and consistently meet deliverables on projects with aggressive timelines. Work with diverse teams across multiple disciplines.
- Provides feedback to product design team to improve testability or design.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of various testing methodologies at all stages of product development.
- Excellent problem resolution, judgment decision making skills.
- Experience in writing Test Plans based on functional requirements and technical specifications.
- Ability to generate estimates based on different levels of specifications at different life cycle stages of a project.
Required Qualifications Background
- Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent.
- 5+ years experience in development of test solutions to support testing in a manufacturing production environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of engineering disciplines including mechanical electrical design, material properties, and test instrumentation.
- Experienced in Windows programming. C# a definite plus.
- RF test experience a plus.
- Proficient in planning, writing, and executing test specifications.
- Experience writing bug reports and root-cause analyses.
- Excellent testing knowledge ability to use latest testing technology and standards.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Strong quality, risk quantification, and management skills.
This position requires you have access to data and technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants cannot be hired until they are qualified to have such access.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AV designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and efficient electric energy systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. Commercial and governmental entities use AV’s clean transportation solutions such as electric vehicle test systems and electric vehicle fast charge systems, as well as its clean energy solutions. More information about AV is available at www.avinc.com.
Prior to submitting your response, we encourage you to review our company web site, to learn more about us.
Our URL is: http://www.avinc.com . Principals only need apply. NO agencies need respond.
AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.
Jobposting SIMI VALLEY Test Engineer I – 11-216 110811
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