Sr. Systems Engineer Space Technologies

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Job Description

AV is seeking a Senior 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. As a Senior Systems Engineer on this team you will be responsible for:

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

• Leading 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

• Mentoring other Systems Engineers to help increase team knowledge and expertise

• Driving 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mathematics Computer Science/Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience.

• 8 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred).

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

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

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

• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements including AS9100D.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in systems engineering space aerospace electrical mechanical or optical systems.

• 10 years of device engineering experience preferably encompassing a variety of direct experience across multiple disciplines such as mechanical optical electrical software firmware and controls for space capabilities.

• Demonstrated engineering management and team leadership skills preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery.

• Demonstrated success 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.

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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