System Test Engineer III

Job overview

The System Test Engineer III role is based in Moorpark, CA. The annual salary range is $100,500–$171,000. The role supports AeroVironment testing of small unmanned air vehicles, missiles, and associated subsystems. The engineer develops and executes test plans across simulator, ground, and flight testing, then analyzes and documents results. This work verifies system and subsystem requirements, identifies failures, and supports product development and project delivery; the position requires 10–30% travel within the continental United States.

What you'll do

• Support developmental testing of subsystems and model-scale and full-scale systems
• assist the Flight Test Director
• define test objectives and develop test cards
• review requirements for testability
• participate in readiness reviews, briefs, and debriefs
• prepare test assets and equipment
• analyze test data using MATLAB or Excel
• document activities, telemetry, failures, and results
• determine regression testing needs
• develop ad hoc troubleshooting tests
• estimate testing time
• and work with outside test labs and technicians.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

system test engineer iii

onsite

moorpark ca

aerovironment

unmanned air vehicles

missiles

flight testing

test plans

matlab

excel

telemetry

10–30% travel

$100.5k–$171k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Testing includes simulator, ground, and flight work; requires 10–30% travel within the continental United States and outdoor work in varied conditions.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.