Engineering Flight Test Specialist II
Job Location:
Petaluma, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Engineering Flight Test Specialist II acts as remote pilot in command for unmanned aircraft systems or vehicles for flight testing acceptance test protocol (ATP) Flight Acceptance Testing and various internal and external demonstrations
Position Responsibilities
- Prepares detailed post flight test reporting and is required to report follow and ensure adherence to all safety protocols
- Provides pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed aircraft performance
- Performs flight demonstrations (also in charge of demo equipment planning travel etc.)
- Leads Flight Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Testing events
- Responsible for acceptance quality control (QC) system testing before flight test and after flight test
- Manages flight teams inventory and ensure all equipment is in good working order
- Responsible for checking in and out flight test-owned equipment
- Analyzes and solves problems that develop during flight testing
- Consistently exhibits substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge/skills to complete a wide range of tasks
- Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
- Performs troubleshooting tasks for off the shelf vendor payload integrations and writes post test procedure
- Normally receives little instruction on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments
- Completes Jira tasks within the timeline assigned
- Travel (International & Domestic) up to 80%
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
- High School diploma or GED equivalent is
- 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience
- Experience working with manufacturing systems processes and procedures
- Requires advanced computer operation skills including familiarity IP protocol and experience with MS programs
- Experienced in controlling systems (i.e. RC Aircraft) requiring quick thinking quick reactions awareness of subsystem failure symptoms and quickly adapting/responding with appropriate emergency procedures
- Understanding of basic flight planning within FAA/ICAO regulations
- Must have and maintain a clean DMV record in order to drive company vehicles
- Ability to travel within the Continental U.S. in support of flight testing (Frequent)
- Required to pass FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft exam
- Will be required to pass an Annual Proficiency And Readiness Test (APART)
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
- RC/UAS experience is desired
- Prior Military and/or Aviation experience is preferred
- Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties
- Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
- Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
- Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself others and the company
- Must be able to travel (International & Domestic) up to 80%
Physical Demands
- Lift and/or move between 11-20 lbs. of cases of varying size (Frequent)
- Lift up to 70 pounds as well as objects of varying sizes for shipment to & set up at various customer training sites (Occasional)
- Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Constant)
- Stand and/or sit for long periods of time (Frequent)
- Balancing handling fine manipulation and grasping (Frequent)
- Repeatedly throw objects up to 16lbs over shoulder (Frequent)
- Good manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble product (Frequent)
- Crouching reaching and keying (Frequent)
- Climbing stooping kneeling feeling overhead lifting (Occasional)
Clearance Level
The salary range for this role is:
$31 - $48AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants 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 whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV:
AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats 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. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.
If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.Required Experience:
IC
About Company
AV is a leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Loitering Munition Systems, Unmanned Ground Vehicles used for surveillance and reconnaissance by the United States Military, U.S. allies and Commercial Industries. AV also manufactures High-Altitude P ... View more
