AV · 2 weeks ago
Systems Engineer - Space Technologies
AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a Systems Engineer to join their SpaceTech Division. The role involves developing and maintaining specifications for space-based systems and managing requirements generation and analysis to ensure successful program execution.
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Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical systems
Supporting 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
Supporting 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software, Firmware, or Industrial Engineering
2 years directly related experience
Experience with tools supporting design, development, modeling, analysis, testing, and delivery of components, assemblies, and systems
An understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies including PM&P, Mission Assurance verification analyses (e.g., Reliability, Stress Derating, Radiation Effects, etc.)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
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”)
Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements
Preferred
Master's degree in systems, space, or electrical engineering
5, or more, years directly related experience
Experience with advanced system engineering tools and software (e.g. CAMEO, Reliance, python, MATLAB, ANSYS)
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering languages or methods (SysML, OOSEM)
Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements, including AS9100D
Demonstrated systems engineering skills preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery
Demonstrated skills of the development and implementation of Systems Engineering policies, practices, and procedures (e.g. engineering rigor/documentation, MBSE, innovation)
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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