Product Engineer III

Worker Type

Job Description

Summary
As a Product Engineer III at AeroVironment one sustains engineering support for UAV systems formilitary and commercial applications. Includes design modifications of structural componentselectro-mechanical assemblies payloads ground equipment launching systems flight controlactuators prototype hardware development performing design verification testing andconfiguration management of products. Other duties: developing & maintaining manufacturing drawingsand bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards supportingdesign reviews assisting project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering workand supporting manufacturing & suppliers with the production of mechanical components & assemblies.

Position Responsibilities

• Sustains engineering support related to a product line.
• Manages product line configuration and change orders in Agile PLM system
• Understands product design and features be familiar with the manufacturing process. Understands customer performance and configuration requirements for product
• Acts as a technical point of contact for ongoing support and change initiation includingmanaging manufacturing and customer issues escalated to engineering
• Assists in proposal & report writing review of contracts for production orders
• Helps coordinate the transition for new products and product variants into production
• Coordinates the release and update of engineering design documentation operator manuals bill ofmaterials manufacturing procedures product acceptance test procedures and production tooling andtest equipment
• Coordinates development testing and release of product improvements and variants in cooperationwith product line manager design engineers and project managers
• Provides component obsolescence management for the product line
• Provides customer support for failure analysis field bulletin technical content general productinformation
• Works with suppliers purchasing and planning to ensure resolution of technical issues thatimpact production
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

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

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Desirable experience or attributes: 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 identifiablefactors.
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions while utilizing good judgment.
• Contributesto meeting project cost and schedule
• Typically receives little instruction on day-to-day work; Completes tasks within schedule and budget
• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneselfothers and the company
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving analytical interpersonal and strong communication skills
• Consistently demonstrates teamwork collaboration and puts the success of the team above onesown 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 acomputer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• Requires frequent travel to support working with suppliers resolving product issues participating in system tests and supporting customers

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

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 AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments 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: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

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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