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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
GermantownMarylandUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Sep 13, 2026
Full-time

Senior Engineering Test Technician

Job description

Summary AV is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineering Test Technician to support the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic and RF systems. This position will work closely with electrical, RF, firmware, software, mechanical, systems, and test engineers in a fast-paced engineering laboratory environment. The Senior Engineering Test Technician will support prototype assembly, system integration, test setup and execution, troubleshooting, laboratory equipment, and general lab operations.

This role is well suited for an experienced electronics technician who enjoys working directly with engineers on complex systems and wants exposure to technologies such as RF…

Job requirements

  • Associate degree, technical certificate, military technical training, or equivalent practical experience in electronics, electrical technology, RF technology, or a related field, with 2+ years of relevant hands-on…
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, mechanical drawings, connector pinouts, and technical documentation.
  • Hands-on experience assembling, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting electronic hardware using common laboratory equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators.
  • Working knowledge of fundamental electrical concepts including voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, signal integrity, and proper ESD handling practices.
  • Ability to follow detailed test procedures, accurately collect and document results, recognize anomalous behavior, and communicate technical issues effectively.
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with engineers and technicians across multiple…
  • Experience working with RF or microwave systems and components, including amplifiers, attenuators, filters, splitters/combiners, coaxial cables, and RF connectors.
  • Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, network analyzers, and frequency counters.

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