AV · 1 month ago
Product Engineer II
AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Product Engineer II role involves sustaining engineering support for UAV systems, managing product line configuration, and assisting in proposal writing and production transitions.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
Responsibilities
Sustains engineering support related to a product line
Manages product line configuration and change orders in Agile PLM system
Understands product design and features, be familiar with the manufacturing process. Understands customer performance and configuration requirements for production
Acts as a technical point of contact for ongoing support and change initiation, including managing manufacturing and customer issues escalated to engineering
Assists in proposal & report writing, review of contracts for production orders
Helps coordinate the transition for new products and product variants into production
Coordinates the release and update of engineering design documentation, operator manuals, bill of materials, manufacturing procedures, product acceptance test procedures, and production tooling and test equipment
Coordinates development, testing and release of product improvements and variants in cooperation with product line manager, design engineers and project managers
Provides component obsolescence management for the product line
Provides customer support for failure analysis, field bulletin technical content, general product information
Works with suppliers, purchasing and planning to ensure resolution of technical issues that impact production
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Lean Six Sigma experience or Green Belt certification
2 - 5 years of related experience in a similar role, including experience in an engineering design environment, including support of products in production
Experience with unmanned air vehicles a plus RF, digital, and communications electronics design Electronics manufacturing troubleshooting PCB layout, schematics and assembly's Design/drafting/CAD (Altium), including ASME Y14 drawing standards
Ability to solve basic structural dynamics problems
Strong understanding of configuration management principles
Understand General Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, material properties, electronics, systems, software
Understand requirements for building of production assemblies, including documentation for use on production floor
Demonstrated ability to integrate across technical disciplines and organizations, including program management, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers and customers
Demonstrated familiarity with office software and computer based productivity tools
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
Requires frequent travel to support working with suppliers, resolving product issues, participating in system tests, and supporting customers
This 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
Preferred
Desirable experience or attributes: Agile PLM data management system product configuration management standards (MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649-B)
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contributes to meeting project cost and schedule
Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Typically performs multiple tasks on one project. Completes tasks within schedule and budget
Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Demonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and strong communication skills
Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
AV
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
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