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AV · 3 weeks ago

Systems Engineer Technical Expert

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking a Systems Engineer Technical Expert to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for a Zero Trust implementation, focusing on systems engineering and technical integration across Identity, Credential, and Access Management capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering and technical support for Zero Trust implementation efforts
Collaborate with ICAM capability teams to define requirements, develop system architecture, and produce design documentation
Perform technology assessments and support risk mitigation activities
Provide hands-on support for configuration management, installation troubleshooting, and cloud-based technologies
Apply industry, federal, and DoD standards and policies to system designs and implementations
Create and maintain ICAM Zero Trust documentation including release notes, installation guides, user guides, frameworks, SOPs, and implementation plans
Work with technologies such as REST, Oracle/MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, JSON, XML, Docker, AWS, NiFi, and Single Sign-On solutions (OAuth and SAML)
Research and analyze cloud security environments and architectures
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and DoD accreditation documentation
Identify capability gaps and recommend enhancements for ICAM services
Define implementation processes and outline hardware and software considerations
Assist software development teams with requirements tracking, sprint planning, design input, and testing support

Qualification

Zero Trust implementationICAM architecture developmentCloud technologiesTechnical documentationConfiguration managementRisk Management FrameworkRESTDatabase technologiesHands-on supportSecurity standards knowledgeActive TS/SCI with PolygraphProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
15+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience supporting Zero Trust implementations in a systems engineering capacity
Experience working with ICAM capability teams to define requirements and develop architecture
Hands-on experience with configuration management, installation troubleshooting, and cloud technologies
Knowledge of industry, federal, and DoD security standards and policies
Experience producing and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation for ICAM and Zero Trust initiatives
Proficiency with REST, Oracle/MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, JSON, XML, Docker, AWS, NiFi, and Single Sign-On technologies (OAuth and SAML)
Experience researching and analyzing cloud security environments
Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework and DoD accreditation processes
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify capability gaps and system enhancements
Experience supporting software development teams with requirements tracking, sprint planning, design input, and testing
An active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Top Secret with Poly clearance
U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or mission environments
Ability to translate security mandates into practical system implementations
Strong collaboration skills across engineering, development, and security teams

Benefits

Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown

Company

At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.68B
2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M

Leadership Team

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Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
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Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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