Project Engineer II

AeroVironment•Princeton, CA

About The Position

The Project Engineer II is responsible for the success of project technical deliverables, collaborating with chief engineers, subsystem technical leads, engineering functional managers, project managers, and engineering teams. The role supports product development across design, analysis, prototyping, integration, troubleshooting, and verification, as well as new-product launch into production. The position applies company policies and procedures to resolve issues and addresses problems of moderate scope that require review of multiple factors. Routine work generally receives general instructions, while new projects receive detailed instructions. Other duties may be assigned. This role requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR requirements. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements. The stated salary range is $82,000–$139,500. AeroVironment considers location, role responsibilities, work experience, education, training, and skills when extending offers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
2–5 years of related technical experience in product development.
Demonstrated experience with the full product development life cycle, from concept to production, and a track record of launching new products into production.
Demonstrated execution of product development methods and best practices.
Experience working with integrated product teams.
Broad technical knowledge and experience to understand and evaluate design and development activity across engineering disciplines.
Ability to analyze an assigned project, break down work into functional disciplines and/or subsystems, and create design and development plans.
Strong organization, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and success delivering products that meet requirements on time and within budget.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives; takes responsibility for current and past work products.
Commitment to learning from mistakes and improving individual, team, and company performance.
Effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Focus on teamwork and collaboration, putting team success above personal interests.
Must meet ITAR/EAR requirements as a U.S. person or qualify for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the aerospace military/defense contracting environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Improve product development processes using lessons learned and practices such as modeling and simulation, design reviews, DFMEA, Six Sigma/lean product development, DFX, and customer feedback.
Coordinate cross-discipline teams through meetings and progress measurement to complete projects on time and within budget.
Develop subsystem specifications and conduct characterization and performance evaluations in support of system requirements.
Participate in prototype builds and work with key suppliers, contractors, and third-party design service providers or consultants.
Manage day-to-day technical project activities, including cross-discipline decision-making, design reviews, defect tracking, engineering tasks and schedules, status management, issue resolution, and risk management.
Share and introduce tools that improve project engineering excellence.
Support product development through design, analysis, prototyping, integration, troubleshooting, verification, and new-product launch into production.
Perform other duties as assigned.