Apply on Employer Site

AV · 2 weeks ago

Chief Engineer - Space RF Systems (Satellite Communications)

10800 Gibson Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $227K/yr

10+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Program Chief Engineer will serve as the technical lead for phased-array programs, overseeing all technical aspects to ensure successful program execution and customer relationships.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the single technical authority for assigned phased-array programs; make timely, risk informed decisions

Leads and mentors a cross-functional engineering team (RF, digital, FPGA/firmware, software, mechanical, systems, test); set clear objectives and standards

Own the engineering plan and technical baseline from concept through V&V and delivery

Partner with Systems Engineering to decompose/manage requirements and maintain end-to-end traceability (contract → REQ → V&V evidence)

Drive continuous improvement: capture lessons learned, update standards/templates, and propagate best practices across SRFS programs

Enforce systems-engineering rigor: lifecycle tailoring, SEP/SEMP conformance, and disciplined use of MBSE/architecture artifacts where applicable

Qualification

Systems EngineeringPhased-Array SystemsProject ManagementBusiness AnalyticsFederal Acquisition RegulationsCommunicationNegotiation SkillsTime ManagementProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering

10 years' relevant experience within an engineering field

Proficiency with computer software (Microsoft Suite of Programs, Adobe, etc.) for file creation, conversion, and consolidation, and project scheduling

Experience in business analytics and metrics reporting

Experience evaluating performance on current and previous awards regarding engineering, research and development, subcontracts, costs, and profit

Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR) mandatory flow down clauses and various types of agreements

Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in systems engineering or electrical engineering

MS/MBA in Management

Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and requirements

Experience with US Department of Defense

Skill in working at the direction of a manager and following through on assignments in a timely fashion

Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete assignments efficiently and accurately, while adapting to shifting or competing work assignments and changes in workload volume

Experienced negotiator

Excellent communication skills including speaking, writing, and listening, such that ideas and information are clearly conveyed, and meaning is obtained

Ability to smoothly handle variety of situations and problems that may arise – sometimes several at once – and solve them, or work with others involved to come to cooperative solutions, while understanding time and budget constraints

Skill in performing under the stress of frequent interruptions and/or distractions

A current, active Secret or Top Secret US Department of Defense Security Clearance