Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Systems Engineer III works with our Design team to develop a variety of innovative Unmanned Systems for defense and commercial applications. This position will interact with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and develop architectures to drive simulation models. These development efforts will generally be small focused design teams, which will require engineers to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering, computer science, and mathematical disciplines.  Because of the nature of the development efforts, the engineer will need to work on a variety of stages of development including requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, validation and verification testing.

Position Responsibilities

Support providing weekly Status of System development progress with requirements burn downSupport Allocating Requirements to Subsystems & Engineering coordinationSupport Evaluating System performance thresholds and providing directionSupport Requirements and Specification ReviewsSupport Developing Instrumented Flight Test vectors and Data acquisitionSupport definition of system Build in Test for Fault Detection, Isolation, RecoverySupport definition of ground system warnings, cautions, notificationsProvide input for model development and simulation analysisSupport prototyping of autonomous systems and validate designs through a series of purpose-designed experimentsSupport design and analysis tasks using AeroVironment and industry developed toolsWrites system requirements, system test plans, and assist in validation testingPerform a variety of engineering support activities on R&D projectsDocument work and assist with the transition of new capabilities, technologies and prototypes into a production development environmentWork on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factorsResolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and proceduresWork independently with little supervision. Provide articulate, accurate instructions and guidance to lower level Engineers as well as team members outside the departmentOther 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 experience5 - 8 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)Familiarity with C/C++ and Matlab requiredProficiency with Matlab as well as office software and computer-based productivity toolsPossesses an interest in creating Architectures using Model Based Engineering tools

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Knowledge of Simulink, Ansys and Solidworks preferredAerospace Systems Engineering experience preferredUnderstanding of Control Theory and Transform functions is helpfulUnderstanding of Aircraft Terminology is helpfulExposure to Guidance Navigation and Control Systems along with Modeling Simulation & Control and Model-Based Systems Engineering is helpful but not requiredAble 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 company. Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work productsHas effective problem-solving, analytical, 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 manufacturing 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)

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.

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