Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Sr. Systems Engineer works within the engineering team on all aspects of SEIT (System Engineering, Integration and Test) to develop and deliver innovative Uncrewed Systems for defense and commercial applications.  These development efforts will generally be small-focused design teams, which will require candidate to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering, computer science, and mathematical disciplines.  The nature of the development efforts require the candidate to work within the entire product lifecycle, including requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, validation and verification testing.

Position Responsibilities

Develop and manage system requirements and specificationsPerform system design and architecture developmentConduct trade studies and analysis to support decision-makingEnsure compliance with industry standards and regulationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integrationPlan and execute system integration activitiesDevelop integration plans, procedures, and schedulesCoordinate with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integrationIdentify and resolve integration issues and conflictsMaintain configuration management and documentation of integrated systemsDevelop test plans, procedures, and casesConduct system verification and validation testingAnalyze test results and document findingsEnsure test environments and tools are properly configured and maintainedCoordinate with quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with testing standardsCommunicate project status and issues to stakeholdersWork on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangiblesDetermine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience8 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)Has managed requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycleAllocated requirements to subsystem & engineering coordinationExperience in R&D environments including physical integration of hardwareTroubleshooting and Root Cause AnalysisLab and Field Test ExperienceDeveloped instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisitionProvided input for model development and simulation analysisStrong Matlab skills and is proficient with office software and computer-based productivity toolsFamiliarity with electronics and systems related to image collection and analysisHas developed systems test plans, procedures, and reports and reviewed and interpreted specificationsWriting Systems Safety protocols and ensuring personnel safety during field testing

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Advanced degree is preferredTaking a product from concept to production with contract manufacturers is a plusExposure to Guidance Navigation and Control Systems along with Modeling Simulation & Control and Model-Based Systems Engineering is helpful but not requiredKnowledge of Simulink, Ansys and Solidworks preferredPossesses an interest in creating Architectures using Model Based Engineering toolsAble to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of dutiesDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectivesTakes ownership and responsibility for current and past work productsIs committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the companyHas effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)Ability to work in an outdoor, field-test environment Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$118,107 - $167,475

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, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a 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.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

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