Systems Engineer Space Technologies

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Job Description

Summary

AV is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our SpaceTech Division. We handle the design development and manufacturing of space-based processing controls and electro-optical solutions for customers across the growing industry of space. The Systems Engineering Team is responsible for driving success and continuity across all programs while owning a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate must have experience with electrical systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing controls and electro-optical systems

• Supporting the development of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Management Plans Initial Capabilities Documents Requirements Specifications Interface Control Documents System Integration Plans and Test Plans

• Owning the requirements generation analysis decomposition and review with customers

• Analyzing users requirements concept of operations documents and high-level system architectures to aid in developing system/subsystem requirements specifications

• Managing system requirements and leading design/development activities

• Developing system architecture and system design documentation

• Communicating with other program personnel customers and senior executives

• Supporting lab and field acceptance testing

• Taking responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility

• Supporting division-wide process creation and upkeep

• Integrating between different areas of engineering expertise to support design and development

• Capturing design and how it satisfies requirements and test readiness

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Software Firmware or Industrial Engineering

• 2 years directly related experience

• Experience with tools supporting design development modeling analysis testing and delivery of components assemblies and systems

• An understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies including PM&P Mission Assurance verification analyses (e.g. Reliability Stress Derating Radiation Effects etc.)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Masters degree in systems space or electrical engineering

• 5 or more years directly related experience

• Experience with advanced system engineering tools and software (e.g. CAMEO Reliance python MATLAB ANSYS)

• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering languages or methods (SysML OOSEM)

• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements including AS9100D

• Demonstrated systems engineering skills preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery

• Demonstrated skills of the development and implementation of Systems Engineering policies practices and procedures (e.g. engineering rigor/documentation MBSE innovation)

• Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

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:

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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