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 efforts on a ground-based program, potentially in the role of Systems Engineering Lead for the program.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Manage customer requirements in a requirements database, including development of high-level MBSE model
• Work with the 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 the 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 (Required Skills & Experience)

• 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 productions systems
• Experience executing large ACAT-1 or equivalent programs may be beneficial
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
• Sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

The Salary Range For This Role Is $111,500 - $170,000

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.

AeroVironment is an Equal Opportunity 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 is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.