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In this role, you will provide critical engineering expertise for the flight terminations systems (FTS) used across launch and reentry vehicles.\nJob Description:\nServe as Range Safety expert on behalf of the Targets Program office during flight tests, Range Safety Working Groups, and flight termination testing.\nProvide oversight of requirements development, allocation and verification for target system FTS products, including autonomous flight termination systems.\nConduct technical surveillance across FTS hardware and software development, qualification, acceptance, integration, and final checkout.\nAuthor technical reports detailing system status, analytical findings, and formal recommendations.\nRepresent government stakeholder interests in technical working groups, customer forums, and formal design reviews.\nRequired Qualifications:\nMaster's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field\n12+ years of experience\nSecurity Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance\nTechnical Expertise: Demonstrated background in flight termination systems and ordnance systems.\nStandards: Proficient in flight safety analysis products, specifically RCC-319 (Flight Termination Commonality Standard) and RCC-324 (Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard).\nTracking Systems: Working knowledge of range tracking architectures, including GPS, Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), and C-band tracking\nCommunication & Mobility: Strong written and verbal briefing skills; willingness and ability to travel for mission deployments.\nDesired Qualifications:\nDirect experience with Autonomous Flight Termination Systems (AFTS)\nHands-on flight test operations experience.\nTechnical background in RF systems, antennas, batteries, and ordnance devices.\n10 + years of experience in defense and aerospace.\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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