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AV · 1 day ago

Project Engineer III

Moorpark, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $146K/yr

5+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Project Engineer III is responsible for the success of project technical deliverables, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure effective product development and launch.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Improve product development processes by employing lessons learned and best practices such as modeling and simulation, design reviews, DFMEA, Six Sigma/ lean product development, DFX, and customer feedbacks

Coordinate cross-discipline teams through meetings and progress measurement activity which bring distinct, specific projects to completion both on time and within budget

Work on development of subsystem specifications, characterization & performance evaluations in support of system requirements

Participate in Prototype builds, key suppliers, contractors and 3rd party design service providers/consultants

Drive development of subsystem specifications, characterization, and performance evaluations in support of system requirements

Manage day-to-day technical aspects for the project, including facilitating cross-discipline decision making, design reviews, defect tracking, engineering tasks/schedule/status management, issue resolution and risk management activities

Introduce tools to improve project engineering excellence

Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Product development lifecycleCross-discipline team coordinationSubsystem specifications developmentAerospace military contractingTechnical problem-solvingAnalytical skillsOrganization skillsFacilitation skillsNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related Engineering field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum of 5 - 8 years of related technical experience in product development

Proven and demonstrated experience with full product development life cycle from concept to production with proven track-record of launching new products to production

Proven and demonstrated execution of product development methods and best practices

Experience working with integrated product teams

Broad-based technical knowledge and experience in order to understand and evaluate design and development activity across the engineering disciplines

Strong organization, facilitation and negotiation skills

Ability to analyze the assigned project, break down work into functional disciplines and/or subsystems and create design/develop plans

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)

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