Project Engineer III
Simi Valley, CA - USA
Job Summary
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
The Project Engineer III is responsible for the success of project technical deliverables in collaboration with chief engineers subsystem technical leads engineering functional managers and project managers. One works with engineering teams through design analysis prototype integration troubleshooting and verification and assist in new product launch to production.
Position Responsibilities
Improve product development processes by employing lessons learned and best practices such as modeling and simulation design reviews DFMEA Six Sigma/ lean product development DFX and customer feedbacks
Coordinate cross-discipline teams through meetings and progress measurement activity which bring distinct specific projects to completion both on time and within budget
Work on development of subsystem specifications characterization & performance evaluations in support of system requirements
Participate in Prototype builds key suppliers contractors and 3rd party design service providers/consultants
Drive development of subsystem specifications characterization and performance evaluations in support of system requirements
Manage day-to-day technical aspects for the project including facilitating cross-discipline decision making design reviews defect tracking engineering tasks/schedule/status management issue resolution and risk management activities
Introduce tools to improve project engineering excellence
Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work general instructions on new assignments
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelors degree in related Engineering field is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience
Minimum of 5 - 8 years of related technical experience in product development
Proven and demonstrated experience with full product development life cycle from concept to production with proven track-record of launching new products to production
Proven and demonstrated execution of product development methods and best practices
Experienceworking withintegrated product teams
Broad-based technical knowledge and experience in order to understand and evaluate design and development activity across the engineering disciplines
Strong organization facilitation and negotiation skills
Ability to analyze the assigned project break down work into functional disciplines and/or subsystems and create design/develop plans
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Advanced technical degree preferred
Familiarity with aerospace military/defense contracting environment highly desirable
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Demonstrated ownership accountability and success to deliver products that meet requirements on time and on 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 oneself others and the company
Has effective problem-solving analytical interpersonal and communication skills
Focuses on teamwork collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones 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)
Clearance Level
The salary range for this role is:
$100500 - $153250AeroVironment 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.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship requiredRequired Experience:
IC
About Company
AV is a leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Loitering Munition Systems, Unmanned Ground Vehicles used for surveillance and reconnaissance by the United States Military, U.S. allies and Commercial Industries. AV also manufactures High-Altitude P ... View more