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Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

We are seeking a Test Analyst to support our AI&T team to develop and support the end-to-end integration and test activities for complex defense systems. This role is responsible for executing multi-system build, integration, and verification phases, ensuring all hardware and software components meet design intent, performance requirements, and military standards. The Test Analyst will serve as the primary test design specialist within the AI&T team, interfacing directly with the AI&T Cross Product Team Lead, Test engineers, leadership, and government customers.

Key Responsibilities

+ Support the AI&T strategy from early planning through final system acceptance, ensuring compliance with program requirements and DoD standards.

+ Design, develop, and apply Design of Experiments (DOE) and other statistical testing methodologies to maximize test coverage and efficiently explore the system's operational envelope

+ Author detailed, statistically sound documentation, including test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria, ensuring compliance with Department of War (DoW) test and evaluation (T&E) processes.

+ Supervise and support data collection of dry-run events and run for record

+ Lead post-test data analysis reviews.

+ Thorough operating knowledge of statistical programs such as JMP, SPSS, MATLAB, Python, and MS Excel:

+ Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for integration and test anomalies.

+ Assist in the development of performance reviews and stakeholder update meetings.

+ Setup, deploy, and operate test instrumentation, data collection systems, DOE/STAT tools

+ Mentor Systems/Test Engineers on DOE methods

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, Ops Research, Physics, or Computer Science (advanced degree preferred).

+ 5 years T&E experience with DoW acquisition programs

+ 2+ years of demonstrated experience applying DOE and statistical analysis techniques to real-world engineering or complex system testing

+ Understanding of system engineering/test processes, requirements verification, and test methodologies.

+ Thorough understanding of DODI 5000.01-02 and service level test instruction

+ U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with multi-domain systems (RF, EO/IR, propulsion, comms, satellite systems etc.).

+ Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS) and test data management tools.

+ Advanced Degree in Operational Research/Statistics.

+ Strong decision-making, autonomy, and problem-solving skills.

Clearance Level

Secret

The salary range for this role is:

$71,852 - $101,850

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

_T_ _his 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 AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s 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: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile 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.

_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 data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status._

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About AV:

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. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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