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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Simi ValleyCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Salary
$122,500–$187,000 a year
Full-time

Test Equipment Engineer, Sr.

Job description

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.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no…

Job responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, deploys, troubleshoots and upgrades test equipment used in testing PCBAs, sub-systems, and systems
  • This position requires C# / OOP software development using Visual Studio IDE. Experience in NI TestStand & LabVIEW is also required
  • Develops test plans, requirements/specifications and strategies
  • Analyzes, processes, and formats test results
  • Independently drives for results & consistently meets deliverables on projects with aggressive timelines
  • Works with diverse teams across multiple disciplines
  • Provides timely feedback to the product design team to improve the testability of design
  • Develop a variety of power conversion devices, motor control systems and avionics from early stages of design through final testing and manufacturing support

Job requirements

  • B.S. degree in Electrical or Software Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Minimum of 8 – 12 years of experience in development test solutions used in a manufacturing production environment and experience with NI TestStand and LabVIEW or certified.
  • Experienced in writing Test Plans based on functional requirements and technical specifications
  • Experienced in writing bug reports and root-cause analyses
  • Ability to generate cost and lead time estimates based on different levels of specifications at different life cycle stages of a project
  • Comprehensive knowledge of engineering disciplines including mechanical and electrical design, material properties, and test instrumentation
  • Strong proficiency in planning, writing, and executing test specifications
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of various manual and automated testing methodologies at all stages of product development
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