Systems Engineer - Multiple Levels

AeroVironment•Germantown, MD

2d•$75,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

AeroVironment is seeking Systems Engineers at multiple experience levels to work onsite at its Albuquerque, New Mexico or Germantown, Maryland offices. The role supports the development, integration, verification, and deployment of advanced aerospace, space RF, laser, beam-control, and electromechanical systems. Systems Engineers turn customer needs and technical concepts into well-defined, testable, mission-ready products, working across the product lifecycle with systems, mechanical, electrical, RF, optical, software, test, and program management teams. Assignments may focus on space and ground RF systems, ground-based laser and beam-control products, or related advanced technology programs. Responsibilities and seniority will depend on qualifications, experience, and program needs. More experienced candidates may lead engineering activities or special projects, provide technical direction, and mentor other engineers. The position may require occasional travel to customer, supplier, test, or field locations. The role is onsite and requires U.S. citizenship. A U.S. Department of Defense security clearance may be required by the program; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain one if required. The position is subject to ITAR and/or EAR requirements and may require documentation verifying U.S. person status. The salary range is $75,000 to $210,000, with compensation determined by level and other relevant factors. The benefits package includes health, life, and disability insurance; paid time off and company holidays; parental leave; 401(k) company match and contributions; professional development and training reimbursements; a 9/80 work schedule; and a paid holiday shutdown.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, an engineering discipline, physics, or a related technical field.
Relevant experience in systems engineering, requirements development and management, system integration, verification, validation, or test; level is determined by qualifications and experience.
Working knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes, requirements traceability, and verification methodologies.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop requirements, test plans, verification methods, and technical documentation.
Experience analyzing technical data, resolving system-level issues, and communicating conclusions and recommendations.
Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and technical documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance if required by the program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF communication systems, satellite architectures, laser systems, beam-control systems, electro-optical systems, or related aerospace and defense technologies.
Experience working directly with teams developing and testing hardware systems, beyond requirements-management activities.
Experience collaborating with mechanical, electrical, RF, optical, software, manufacturing, and test engineering teams.
Experience supporting prototype, low-rate production, or fielded systems.
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and techniques, including Cameo or similar platforms.
Working knowledge of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook and/or ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.
Experience with system architecture, interface control, requirements verification, validation, and technical performance assessments.
Experience supporting environmental, functional, qualification, or acceptance testing.
Familiarity with requirements-management, configuration-management, PLM, or test-management tools.
Experience leading systems engineering tasks, technical reviews, special projects, or cross-functional teams.
Current and active U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.

Responsibilities

Capture, develop, decompose, allocate, and manage customer, system, subsystem, and product requirements using requirements-management tools.
Work with program management, chief engineers, and functional engineering leads to understand customer needs and translate them into clear, verifiable technical requirements.
Develop and maintain requirements traceability, interface documentation, specifications, and other technical data.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop system architectures, interfaces, and lower-level requirements.
Develop and support verification and validation strategies, plans, procedures, and methods.
Support system integration, functional testing, qualification, and acceptance testing.
Collect, analyze, and document test data and support closure of verification and validation activities.
Participate in internal and customer technical reviews, including requirements, design, test readiness, and verification reviews.
Support technical risk management, trade studies, impact assessments, and resolution of cross-functional issues.
Provide lifecycle support for product baseline changes, configuration management, and customer-specific modifications.
Work with teams developing, integrating, testing, fielding, and supporting prototype and low-rate production hardware.
Support program planning, technical status reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership, task ownership, or mentorship based on experience.
Support special projects and continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and capabilities.
Support occasional travel to customer, supplier, test, or field locations as required.