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The full system development cycle includes Modeling and simulation, proof-of-concept prototyping, minimum viable products, developmental test and evaluation, and system transition to operations. The ideal candidate has worked in this area for DARPA and Service Labs as well as the US Air Force, US Navy, or the US Army.\nKey duties include:\nSupport/lead system architecture development and decomposition using MBSE (SysML/Cameo) to define interfaces, functions, and allocation across multiple domains\nSupport automation of MBSE SysML model creation with ARD and other DISBU divisions,\nSupport/lead the program in implementing MBSE as part of the broader digital engineering ecosystem\nSupport management in maintaining cost, schedule, risks, issues, opportunities, and technical baselines for ARD IRADs and contracts, and support identification, tracking and proactive management of metrics for program execution and product performance.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)\nMasters Degree or PhD in Electrical, Software, Computational Neuroscience Engineering discipline (or equivalent).\n5+ years systems engineering experience to include but not limited to system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification, and validation\nExperience with MBSE, Cameo/MSOSA, and/or SysML\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)\nExperience developing and/or managing program baselines\nDemonstrated experience developing system architectures for complex aerospace vehicles or subsystems using MBSE (SysML/MSOSA)\nPerforming or closely supporting development of architecture, requirements and verification for RF systems (Communications, radar, electromagnetic environmental effects (E3), etc.) or RF test systems/facilities.\nPrior leadership in system architecture or lead systems engineering roles; experience communicating architectural tradeoffs to stakeholders and customers\nUnderstanding of various engineering analyses, including affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility,\nSystem security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success\nBackground systems engineering processes such as RIO and TPM management, technical review planning/execution, etc.\nPhysical Demands\nAbility to work in an office and manufacturing environment.\nRequired to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent).\nRequired to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).\nTravel required to domestic US sites - up to 10%.\nEnvironmental Conditions Critical to Performance:\nWork is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.\nMay have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.\nSpecial Requirements\nU.S. Citizenship required.\nExisting DoD Secret top secret with an ability to SCI and special access\nOccasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.\nLocation\nOnsite in Dayton, OH or Germantown, MD\nClearance Level\nTS/SCIThe salary range for this role is:\n$111,500 - $170,000AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.\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 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 AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s 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.\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.\nAbout AV:\nAV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.\nWe don’t just build defense technology-we redefine what’s 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.\nFounded 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 Smithsonian-but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.\nIf you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there’s no better place to do it than AV.\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. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.\nITAR\nU.S. Citizenship is required. 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