Test Engineer, Multiple Levels

Job overview

The Test Engineer, Multiple Levels role is onsite in Albuquerque, NM. The stated salary range is $75,000–$185,000 per year. AeroVironment develops aerospace and defense systems that support critical missions. The engineer develops and executes test activities that verify system performance and help turn designs into reliable, mission-ready products. The role supports integration, qualification, production acceptance, data analysis, and troubleshooting across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What you'll do

• Depending on experience and program requirements, develop and execute test plans, procedures, methods, and reports
• support hardware integration, functional testing, verification, validation, qualification, and production acceptance
• configure test setups, fixtures, instrumentation, data acquisition, and automated test solutions
• perform electrical, RF, mechanical, environmental, and system-level testing
• analyze test data against requirements
• troubleshoot failures and support root-cause investigations and corrective actions
• collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams
• develop traceable verification methods
• support environmental testing, test reviews, configuration management, calibration requirements, supplier and customer interfaces
• provide technical leadership or mentorship based on experience
• support occasional travel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

test engineer

multiple levels

test planning

hardware integration

verification and validation

rf testing

environmental qualification

test automation

aerovironment

albuquerque nm

onsite

salary $75,000–$185,000/year

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and life insurance
• disability
• company holidays and paid time off
• parental leave
• 401(k) company match and contributions
• professional development and training reimbursement
• 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Multiple experience levels are considered, with responsibilities aligned to qualifications and program needs. U.S. citizenship is required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance may be required by the program.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.