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AV · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Systems Engineer - Space Technologies, Satellite Systems

1300 Britt Street Southeast, Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$107K/yr - $152K/yr

8+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their SpaceTech Division, responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing of space-based processing and electro-optical solutions. The role involves developing systems engineering documentation, managing requirements, and mentoring team members.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical systems

Leading 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

Mentoring other Systems Engineers to help increase team knowledge and expertise

Driving 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

Systems EngineeringAerospace Systems EngineeringAdvanced System Engineering ToolsMATLABPythonRequirements AnalysisDOD Security ClearanceProcess CreationTeam LeadershipMentoringCommunication 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

8 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)

Experience with tools supporting design, development, modeling, analysis, testing, and delivery of components, assemblies, and systems

Experience with advanced system engineering tools and software (e.g. CAMEO, Reliance, python, MATLAB, ANSYS)

Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies including PM&P, Mission Assurance verification analyses (e.g., Reliability, Stress Derating, Radiation Effects, etc.)

Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements, including AS9100D

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in systems engineering, space, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or optical systems

10+ years of device engineering experience, preferably encompassing a variety of direct experience across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, optical, electrical, software, firmware, and controls for space capabilities

Demonstrated engineering management and team leadership skills, preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery

Demonstrated success of the development and implementation of Systems Engineering policies, practices, and procedures (e.g. engineering rigor/documentation, MBSE, innovation)

Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility