AV · 1 day ago
Engineering Digital Transformation Chief Engineer
Simi Valley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $249K/yr
15+ years expAeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Chief Engineer, Digital Transformation is accountable for all technical aspects of the Engineering Digital Transformation project, leading a team to develop, launch, and sustain products and processes while collaborating with stakeholders to meet business objectives.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the Engineering Authority, providing technical guidance and leadership throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment with project objectives
Assesses the technical feasibility of the project during the planning phase and provide recommendations to management to address potential risks or challenges
Interfaces directly with the vendor's technical team and AV’s technical teams to ensure the completion and testing of all technical deliverables
Leads and coordinates teams in resolving deeply technical issues related to engineering infrastructure, including processes and tools
Oversees the design, development, and implementation of new engineering processes and tools to enhance project outcomes
Ensures thorough testing and validation of technical components to meet quality standards prior to go-live
Assists in the development and delivery of training programs to support the adoption and effective use of new processes and tools during and after go-live
Collaborates with the EDT Program Manager (EDT_PM) to monitor and execute the project scope, cost, and schedule
Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates technical risks to ensure project success and minimize disruptions
Provides ongoing support and recommendations for process enhancements and tool improvements to drive long-term project sustainability and efficiency
Represents and communicates the technical aspects of EDT to internal and external stakeholders
Chairs the technical review board and is the final authority for product documentation and engineering change requests/orders
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in a Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience with Engineering infrastructure products, processes and tools
Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience in aerospace product design and sustainment
Experience with leading large technical teams through the product lifecycle
Experience in an Agile and Waterfall development environment
Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
Experience with integrating new capabilities onto platforms, requiring flow-down of requirements to lower-level systems
Experience project planning in terms of schedule, budget, and resource estimations
Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to develop and communicate a vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the business strategy
Ability to build strong relationships within all disciplines within organization
Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment in which resources may not be under your direct control
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team in an engineering environment
Project Management Experience
Experienced and proficient with MS Office applications and other office productivity tools
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Team Player - Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required
Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required
Preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills
Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Works well with little or no supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis
Strong ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of complex technical information concerning specific projects or schedules
Education and/or experience gained in Engineering Digital Environment and Digital Thread
Advanced degree, MBA or MS in a related Digital Environment and Digital Thread
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.
1001-5000 employees
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
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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