Systems Engineer - Program Lead

Job Description

AV is a leading innovator in the development and deployment of cutting‑edge technologies in the fields of laser systems and beam control. We are currently seeking a highly motivated mid‑ to senior‑level Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team on a ground‑based program, potentially as the Systems Engineering Lead.

Worker Type

Regular.

Summary

Systems Engineers on this program will collaborate with other systems engineers, design engineers from multiple disciplines, and program management to accomplish program goals. If serving as the Systems Engineering Lead, the candidate will provide direction to other systems engineers who support the program.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Manage customer requirements in a requirements database, including development of high‑level MBSE model.
• Work with functional engineering leads to allocate customer requirements and derive lower‑level requirements.
• Support program reviews in a systems engineering capacity (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Work with functional engineering leads to develop plans for Verification and Validation (V&V).
• Support execution of system test to close out V&V.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 8+ years’ experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with MSBE tools, system requirements development/management, and system verification and validation. Innoslate or Cameo familiarity is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team (mechanical, electrical, optical, software) to develop requirements/test plans and support test execution and data collection/analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, optical, and software teams to develop, test, and field laser and/or beam control systems.
• Experience with high‑powered lasers and laser safety protocols.
• Experience with prototype or low‑rate production systems.
• Experience executing large ACAT‑1 or equivalent programs may be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Current & active US DoD security clearance.

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 and telephone keyboard (frequent).

Clearance Level

Secret.

Salary Range

$111,500 - $158,025.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR compliance. Applicants must be a U.S. person, i.e., a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual (refugee or asylee). U.S. citizenship is required, and a Secret or Top Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one is desired.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown.

EEO Statement

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.