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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
West Valley CityUtahUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Sep 14, 2026
Salary
$74,500–$113,500 a year
Full-time

Test Engineer II

Job description

The Test Engineer designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and Test Equipment for production testing of small UAV systems and the PCBA's and sub-system that comprise them.

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Job responsibilities

  • Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products.
  • This position requires C# / OOP software development using Visual Studio IDE. Experience in LabVIEW is also required.
  • Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing, configuring and calibrating product.
  • Develops test plans and strategies
  • Independently drives for results and consistently meets deliverables on projects with aggressive timelines.
  • Work 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

Job requirements

  • 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

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