Lead Systems Engineer
Job Description
AV is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to join our SpaceTech Division. We handle the design, development, and manufacturing of space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical solutions for customers across the growing industry of space. The Systems Engineering Team is responsible for driving success and continuity across all programs while owning a variety of tasks.
Position Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical systems
- Leading the development of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Management Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Integration Plans, and Test Plans
- Owning the requirements generation, analysis, decomposition, and review with customers
- Analyzing user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to aid in developing system/subsystem requirements specifications
- Managing system requirements and leading design/development activities
- Developing system architecture and system design documentation
- Communicating with other program personnel, customers, and senior executives
- Supporting lab and field acceptance testing
- Taking responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility
- Mentoring other Systems Engineers to help increase team knowledge and expertise
- Driving division-wide process creation and upkeep
- Integrating between different areas of engineering expertise to support design and development
- Capturing design and how it satisfies requirements and test readiness
- 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 experience
- 8 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)
- Experience with tools supporting design, development, modeling, analysis, testing, and delivery of components, assemblies, and systems
- Experience with advanced system engineering tools and software (e.g. CAMEO, Reliance, python, MATLAB, ANSYS)
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies including PM&P, Mission Assurance verification analyses (e.g., Reliability, Stress Derating, Radiation Effects, etc.)
- Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements, including AS9100D
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
- Master’s degree in systems engineering, space, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or optical systems
- 10+ years of device engineering experience, preferably encompassing a variety of direct experience across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, optical, electrical, software, firmware, and controls for space capabilities
- Demonstrated engineering management and team leadership skills, preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery
- Demonstrated success of the development and implementation of Systems Engineering policies, practices, and procedures (e.g. engineering rigor/documentation, MBSE, innovation)
- Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
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)
About AV
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. 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.