Test EngineerThe primary role of the Test Engineer is to lead software testing activities within a mission-critical Agile development environment. You'll own the release process, support automated and manual testing, and collaborate with developers and analysts to validate functionality, performance, and stability.Position ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute automated and manual test plansLead performance, regression, and readiness testing across multiple environmentsDocument discrepancies and maintain issue tracking systemsGuide readiness reviews and participate in sprint-level QA reviewsProvide test documentation and metrics for customer reportingCollaborate with developers to improve CI/CD pipelines and test coverageBasic QualificationsB.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceMinimum of 5 years' experience in development of test solutions to support testing in a production environment, including on-going supportExperience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, JMeter)Familiarity with test planning, defect management, and QA documentationStrong communication and documentation skillsAn active TS/SCI with PolygraphOther Qualifications & Desired CompetenciesFamiliarity with GitLab CI/CD, Robot Framework, and cloud-based test environmentsExperience in Agile or DevSecOps environmentsAbility to evaluate complex systems for readiness and stabilitySalary Range: $155,000 – $185,000The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.Clearance Level: Top Secret with PolyITAR 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 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.Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.