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Our exciting programs will revolutionize how we connect with satellite and other assets, enabling faster and more secure data transmission. You will act as an electromagnetics and RF engineering SME performing and leading RF based engineering tasks for multiple projects primarily using your skills to develop RF models and simulations of our products under development. You will interface and coordinate with multiple external and internal organizations including stakeholders and other engineering disciplines. You may be asked to head special RF projects or tasks.\nPosition Responsibilities\nIn this role, you will participate in evolving the state of the art in high fidelity RF modeling and simulations. \nYou will work on a team utilizing high-performance computing environments to develop detailed RF characterizations and designs that support a variety of applications.\nIn addition, you will collaborate with model and design users and systems engineers to enable best use of the products in support of our two (2) new commercial product lines under development. \nYou will produce designs consistent with good RF engineering practice and rigor.\nTypical tasks may include:\nWorking with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and other engineering team members to understand and develop the needed RF models.\nProducing phased array and antenna system designs that are physically realizable and consistent with good RF engineering practice and rigor.\nCreating microwave printed circuit board (PCB) layouts\nAnalyzing device RF characteristics, perform RF system design, and/or predict over-the-air performance.\nLeading root cause analysis for technical issues encountered during development/testing of prototype hardware.\nInterpreting RF design information and measurement data to author white papers, progress reports, technical design documents, and stakeholder presentations at the appropriate level of detail for audiences of varying technical proficiency.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills & Competencies)\nBachelor's degree in engineering.\n8+ years of RF Engineering experience.\nExperience developing RF models.\nExperience using Matlab, Simulink, HFSS, ADS, Python, or similar tools.\nSolid understanding of phased array and antenna theory.\nDeep understanding of transmission line theory in support of PCB development.\nOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical field.\nPhysical Demands\nAbility to work in an office, laboratory, and production environment (constant)\nRequired to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent)\nClearance Level\nTop SecretThe salary range for this role is:\n$91,000 - $138,750AeroVironment 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. 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