Executive VP, Autonomous Systems Operations

avav; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 246,000 - 393,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Vice President, Operations — AxS to own end-to-end tactical execution across a multi-site portfolio of autonomous systems. You will translate demand into actionable production, align with BU leaders, and drive industrialization, quality, and readiness to meet current commitments while scaling capacity.

The role requires 15+ years in operations with multi-site leadership, deep aerospace/defense experience, and a proven ability to deliver on schedule, cost, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in operations, including leadership of multiple sites.
• Proven leadership in aerospace/defense or mission-critical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end fulfillment & delivery across AxS operations.
• Lead and align planning, production, purchasing, materials, and quality function teams.
• Drive SIOP, ERP discipline, and digital transformation to enable reliable execution.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, supply chain, business, or related field

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Vice President, Operations — AxS to own end-to-end tactical execution across a multi-site portfolio of autonomous systems. You will translate demand into actionable production, align with BU leaders, and drive industrialization, quality, and readiness to meet current commitments while scaling capacity.

The role requires 15+ years in operations with multi-site leadership, deep aerospace/defense experience, and a proven ability to deliver on schedule, cost, and