Sr. Systems Engineer - Space Technologies

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$91,000 - $138,750•Onsite

About The Position

AV is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our SpaceTech Division. We handle the design, development, and manufacturing of space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical solutions for customers across the growing industry of space. The Systems Engineering Team is responsible for driving success and continuity across all programs while owning a variety of tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
8 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)
Experience with tools supporting design, development, modeling, analysis, testing, and delivery of components, assemblies, and systems
Experience with advanced system engineering tools and software (e.g. CAMEO, Reliance, python, MATLAB, ANSYS)
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies including PM&P, Mission Assurance verification analyses (e.g., Reliability, Stress Derating, Radiation Effects, etc.)
Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements, including AS9100D
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in systems engineering, space, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or optical systems
10+ years of device engineering experience, preferably encompassing a variety of direct experience across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, optical, electrical, software, firmware, and controls for space capabilities
Demonstrated engineering management and team leadership skills, preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery
Demonstrated success of the development and implementation of Systems Engineering policies, practices, and procedures (e.g. engineering rigor/documentation, MBSE, innovation)
Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical systems
Leading the development of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Management Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Integration Plans, and Test Plans
Owning the requirements generation, analysis, decomposition, and review with customers
Analyzing user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to aid in developing system/subsystem requirements specifications
Managing system requirements and leading design/development activities
Developing system architecture and system design documentation
Communicating with other program personnel, customers, and senior executives
Supporting lab and field acceptance testing
Taking responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility
Mentoring other Systems Engineers to help increase team knowledge and expertise
Driving division-wide process creation and upkeep
Integrating between different areas of engineering expertise to support design and development
Capturing design and how it satisfies requirements and test readiness
Other duties as assigned