Technical Lead Analyst – Quality Control

Worker Type Regular Job Description Quality Control/System Engineer (Software/Hardware) Summary: The Software/Hardware Quality Control/System Engineer plans and executes software/hardware Quality Control verification activities for complex products while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. The candidate must have experience writing and executing manual test plans/test cases, documenting defects, and producing project status reports. Position Responsibilities: Performs manual testing on Software/Hardware communications wireless system level. The candidate should be able to lead a multidisciplinary test team at test events and provide reports directly to customer representatives. Helps define and implement Quality Control practices, procedures, standards, and reporting. Needs to be detail-oriented, analytical and have strong verbal and documentation skills. Must be comfortable interacting directly with developers and engineers. Work environment is fast-paced and extremely dynamic. Candidate must be highly motivated and a self-starter. Needs to be able to handle the work with minimal supervision. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience) Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience Strong working knowledge of testing fundamentals such as unit, smoke, performance, integration, and regression testing. Advanced knowledge of wireless/networking protocols. Wireless Technologies: LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth, Satcom (GMR-1 Thuraya, GMR-2 Inmarsat) Protocols & Networking: TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, FTP Test & Analysis Tools: Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Channel Analyzer, Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Digital Multimeter (DMM), Nemo (drive test tool), Postman CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions Operating Systems: Linux/Unix, Windows, macOS, QNX Programming: Python, C, ADA, XML Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance is preferred. Other Qualifications and Desired Competencies: Demonstrates competency in applying professional concepts. Apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. Demonstrates debugging / problem resolution skills, and competency in multitasking and handling multiple time critical issues / projects simultaneously. Demonstrates competency in following standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products Has effective interpersonal and communication skills Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests Physical Demands: Ability to work in an office and Production environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or tactical equipment (Frequent) Clearance Level Secret The salary range for this role is: $111,500 - $189,500 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: 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, 401(k) with company matching, and flexible work schedule options. Depending on your business unit, role, and customer contract requirements, select programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and 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. 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. 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. ITAR U.S. Citizenship required