HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Opportunities

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Job Description

AV is enthusiastic about becoming the team to support the HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) contract located at Kirtland Air Force Base NM.

As part of this exciting effort AV is seeking to engage with members of the incumbent workforce interested in joining the AV Team. If you are currently supporting the Engineering Development Integration and Sustainment (EDIS) contract we invite you to send us your resume apply and continue your professional journey with us!

For professionals not presently supporting the EDIS contract but interested in exploring opportunities with AV we encourage you to express your interest as well.

Join us as we continue to support critical missions focus on warfighter effects and advance the future of space operations.

Program Mission:

Our mission is to deliver innovative transparent and trusted mission services that enable our customers to execute critical mission operations while advancing national security objectives.

Employees hired under this contract will play a vital role in sustaining mission readiness integrating advanced technologies ensuring mission reliability and supporting the nations most demanding space operations. At AV we are committed to empowering our teams with a culture of excellence integrity and continuous improvement - ensuring our workforce delivers unmatched technical expertise and operational success in support of the customers mission to secure our nations freedom to operate in space.

Positions include:

Program Manager (PM) - Senior Level
Deputy Program Manager (DPM) - Senior Level
Chief Engineer - Senior Level
Senior Cybersecurity Lead - Senior Level
Senior Task Order Lead - Senior Level
Systems Engineers - Multiple Levels
Software Engineers - Multiple Levels
Hardware Engineers - Multiple Levels
Network Engineers - Multiple Levels
System Administrators - Multiple Levels
Information Systems Security Officer - Multiple Levels
Information Systems Security Engineer - Multiple Levels
Test & Evaluation Engineers - Multiple Levels
Configuration Management Specialists - Multiple Levels
Logistics Support Specialists - Multiple Levels
Drafter / CAD Technician - Mid Level
COMSEC Responsible Officers/Security Specialist - Multiple Levels
Facilities Engineers - Multiple Levels
Facilities Maintenance Technicians - Multiple Levels
Quality Assurance Specialists - Multiple Levels
Training & Certification Specialists - Mid Level
Cost / Financial Analysts - Mid Level
Program Control Analyst - Senior Level
Property / Warehouse Management Specialists - Multiple Levels
Technical Writer / Documentation Specialists - Mid Level
Program Analyst / Scheduler - Mid Level

These positions have an expected start date in February 2027 contingent on notice of contract award. Our recruiting team will follow up with you on your application and will be starting the advanced hiring process immediately.

Dont delay contact us today!

***Please note these positions are contingent upon AV receiving a contract award. AV is engaging in advanced hiring now to build our team. Final hiring decisions will depend on organizational needs candidate qualifications and security clearance confirmation with employment commencing only after the award is confirmed.***

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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their 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: also encourage you to review our company website at 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 weve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the worlds most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institutions 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 companys 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 datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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