Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer

AeroVironment, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer to provide systems analysis for Missile Defense System capabilities, identifying lethal objects within a multi-disciplinary team.

Required: a STEM master's degree, 12+ years of experience, active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, and deep expertise in radar signal processing, electronic protection, and systems engineering with risk analysis. ITAR considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in STEM field is required.
• 12+ years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to qualify for TS/SCI clearance.
• Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, and object classification.
• Expertise in electronic protection.
• Systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules.
• Experience in technical performance assessments, risk analysis and mitigation development.
• Expertise in electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development.
• Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices.

Skills

Radar signal processing

Electronic protection

Systems engineering analysis

Risk analysis

Scheduling

Technical performance assessments

TS/SCI eligibility potential

Technology maturation planning

Education

Master's Degree in STEM

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description AV is looking for a highly talented Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide systems analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System (MDS) capabilities to identify lethal objects. Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team. Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA's Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate (MDA/SEM). Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities.

Required

• Master's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
• 12+ years of experience
• Active Secret clearance and the ability to qualify for a TS/SCI clearance
• Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, and object classification
• Expertise in electronic protection
• Systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules
• Prior experience in Technical performance assessments, Risk analysis and mitigation development
• Expertise in Electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development
• Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices

Desired

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes
• Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations
• Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals
• Knowledge of radar hardware and design

ITAR Requirement

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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV. Careers at AeroVironment