Product Engineer III

About the role

AeroVironment seeks a Product Engineer III to sustain engineering support for UAV systems for military and commercial applications.

Responsibilities

• Design modifications of structural components, electro-mechanical assemblies, payloads, ground equipment, launching systems, flight control actuators, prototype hardware development
• Performing design verification testing
• Configuration management of products
• Developing & maintaining manufacturing drawings and bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards
• Supporting design reviews
• Assisting project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work
• Supporting manufacturing & suppliers with the production of mechanical components & assemblies
• Carefully coordinating the transition for new products and product variants into production
• Coordinating the release and update of engineering design documentation, operator manuals, bill of materials, manufacturing procedures, product acceptance test procedures, and production tooling and test equipment
• Coordinating development, testing and release of product improvements and variants in cooperation with product line manager, design engineers and project managers
• Providing component obsolescence management for the product line
• Supporting customer support for failure analysis, field bulletin technical content, general product information
• Working with suppliers, purchasing and planning to ensure resolution of technical issues that impact production
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Leverage of Lean Six Sigma experience or Green Belt certification
• 5 - 8 years of related experience in a similar role, including experience in an engineering design environment, including support of products in production
• Experience with unmanned air vehicles a plus; RF, digital, and communications electronics design
• Electronics manufacturing troubleshooting PCB layout, schematics and assembly's Design/drafting/CAD (Altium), including ASME Y14 drawing standards
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles
• Strong understanding of general Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, material properties, electronics, systems, software
• Demonstrated understanding of requirements for building of production assemblies, including documentation for use on production floor
• Demonstrated ability to integrate across technical disciplines and organizations, including program management, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers and customers
• Experienced and proficient with office software and computer based productivity tools

Desired Competencies

• Agile PLM data management system product configuration management standards (MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649-B)
• Demonstrates competency in solving basic structural dynamics problems
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Solves a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions while utilizing good judgment
• Contributes to meeting project cost and schedule
• Completes tasks within schedule and budget
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• 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) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Requires frequent travel to support working with suppliers, resolving product issues, participating in system tests, and supporting customers

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary Range

$100,500 - $153,250

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.

Benefits

AeroVironment 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.

About AeroVironment

AeroVironment 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.