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You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, government customers, and suppliers to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a mission-critical environment.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nDesign, analyze, and test electrical hardware for embedded platforms.\n\nDevelop and manage electrical schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable assemblies.\n\nSupport component selection and procurement, ensuring conformance with military and environmental standards.\n\nConduct design verification, validation, and hardware troubleshooting during lab tests.\n\nCollaborate with systems engineers to define and implement electrical interfaces, requirements, and ICDs.\n\nAssist in environmental qualification testing (e.g., vibration, thermal, shock).\n\nSupport integration and test activities in lab and field environments.\n\nDocument engineering work through detailed drawings, reports, test plans, and configuration control systems.\n\nAssist with program schedule creation and hardware development planning\n\nDevelop engineering labor and material estimates\n\nJob Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience\n\nMinimum of 12 years of relevant experience\n\nCandidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance.\n\nUnderstanding and application of industry electrical engineering technical standards; demonstrated electrical component design experience\n\nExperience with circuit design and application\n\nExperience using analytical and simulation software tools, such as LTspice, LabView, MATLAB or Python, to analyze and reduce data to identify key characteristics and trends\n\nDemonstrated experience in electrical power distribution and design systems system design\n\nAbility to interpret and develop electrical schematics\n\nExperience with requirements-driven hardware design and circuitry design\n\nExperience with classified test systems or systems subject to cyber security policies\n\nExperience with analog and digital circuit design\n\nExperience with HDI printed circuit board design and layout using ECAD tools (Strong preference for familiarity with Altium Designer)\n\nAbility to present engineering materials for requirements, design, and various milestones\n\nExperience evaluating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts for compliance\n\nExperience researching, developing, designing and testing circuits, components and equipment systems\n\nAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is essential.\n\nMust be proficient in the use of Microsoft business tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint\n\nOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering.\n\nExperience supporting a DoD from concept through deployment.\n\nExperience developing and releasing formal engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures\n\nPhysical Demands:\nAbility to work in an office (Constant)\n\nRequired to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)\n\nSalary Range : $125000 - $270,000\nThe pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.\nOur compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.\nITAR Requirement:\nThis 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.\nBenefits: 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: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.\nWe also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.\nPrincipals only need apply. NO agencies please.\nWho We Are\nBased 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, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.\nJoin 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.\nWhat We Do\nBuilding 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 company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.\nWe 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. 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