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In this role, you will support the development, integration, verification, and deployment of advanced aerospace, space RF, laser, beam-control, and electromechanical systems.\nSystems Engineers at AV help transform customer needs and technical concepts into well-defined, testable, and mission-ready products. This evergreen posting is intended for candidates at multiple experience levels, with responsibilities and seniority aligned to qualifications, experience, and program needs.\nDepending on the assignment, Systems Engineers may support space and ground RF systems, ground-based laser and beam-control products, or related advanced technology programs. You will collaborate with systems engineers, mechanical, electrical, RF, optical, software, test, and program management teams throughout the product lifecycle.\nResponsibilities may include requirements development, system architecture, verification and validation, integration and test, risk management, technical reviews, and product delivery. More experienced candidates may lead systems engineering activities, special projects, or provide technical direction and mentorship to other engineers.\nPosition Responsibilities\nDepending on experience and program needs, responsibilities may include:\nCapture, develop, decompose, allocate, and manage customer, system, subsystem, and product requirements using requirements-management tools.\nWork with program management, chief engineers, and functional engineering leads to understand customer needs and translate them into clear, verifiable technical requirements.\nDevelop and maintain requirements traceability, interface documentation, specifications, and other technical data.\nCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, RF, optical, software, and other engineering disciplines to develop system architectures, interfaces, and lower-level requirements.\nDevelop and support verification and validation strategies, plans, procedures, and methods.\nSupport system integration, functional testing, qualification, and acceptance testing.\nCollect, analyze, and document test data and support closure of verification and validation activities.\nParticipate in internal and customer technical reviews, including requirements, design, test readiness, and verification reviews.\nSupport technical risk management, trade studies, impact assessments, and resolution of cross-functional issues.\nProvide full lifecycle support for product baseline changes, configuration management, and customer-specific modifications.\nWork directly with teams developing, integrating, testing, fielding, and supporting prototype and low-rate production hardware.\nSupport program planning, technical status reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.\nProvide technical leadership, task ownership, or mentorship based on experience.\nSupport special projects and continuous improvement of AV’s systems engineering processes and capabilities.\nSupport occasional travel to customer, supplier, test, or field locations as required.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)\nBachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, an engineering discipline, physics, or a related technical field.\nRelevant experience in systems engineering, requirements development and management, system integration, verification, validation, or test. Level will be determined by qualifications and experience.\nWorking knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes, requirements traceability, and verification methodologies.\nAbility to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop requirements, test plans, verification methods, and technical documentation.\nExperience analyzing technical data, resolving system-level issues, and communicating clear conclusions and recommendations.\nStrong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and technical documentation skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment.\nMust be a U.S. citizen.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, if required by the program.\nOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies\nExperience with RF communication systems, satellite architectures, laser systems, beam-control systems, electro-optical systems, or related aerospace and defense technologies.\nExperience working directly with teams developing and testing hardware systems, beyond requirements-management activities.\nExperience collaborating with mechanical, electrical, RF, optical, software, manufacturing, and test engineering teams.\nExperience supporting prototype, low-rate production, or fielded systems.\nFamiliarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and techniques, including Cameo or similar platforms.\nWorking knowledge of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook and/or ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.\nExperience with system architecture, interface control, requirements verification, validation, and technical performance assessments.\nExperience supporting environmental, functional, qualification, or acceptance testing.\nFamiliarity with requirements-management, configuration-management, PLM, or test-management tools.\nExperience leading systems engineering tasks, technical reviews, special projects, or cross-functional teams.\nCurrent and active U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.\nCore Competencies\nRequirements development, allocation, management, and traceability\nSystems architecture and multidisciplinary integration\nVerification and validation planning and execution\nHardware integration, test support, and data analysis\nTechnical problem solving and risk management\nCross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication\nTechnical documentation and configuration management\nSystems engineering process improvement\nTask ownership, technical leadership, and mentorship\nCareer Framework\nTrack: Engineering\nDiscipline: Systems Engineering\nLevel: Based on qualifications and experience\nFocus Areas: Requirements Engineering, Systems Architecture, RF Systems, Laser and Beam-Control Systems, Integration and Test, Verification and Validation, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and Technical Leadership\nAt AV, Systems Engineers work on challenging products that support critical aerospace and defense missions. You will collaborate with talented multidisciplinary teams, work directly with advanced hardware, and help deliver systems from early requirements through integration, qualification, production, and field support\nLocation: This position is based in either Albuquerque, NM or Germantown, MD.\nSalary Range $75,000 to $210,000 (This range is broad as we are hiring for multiple levels for this role. Salary will be determined within range at Entry, Mid, or Senior-level based on level of experience.)\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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