Flight-Ready Production Engineer (Aerospace/DoD)

AeroVironment; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K with company matching

Job summary

AeroVironment seeks a detail-driven Production Engineer to verify missile flight hardware and propulsion systems meet baseline standards. You will audit prime contractor designs, processes, and records, enforcing mission assurance per aerospace standards and participating in critical reviews before integration and flight test.

The role requires strong technical writing, the ability to defend assessments to leadership and teams, and collaboration with supplier partners to keep schedules aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field.
• 7+ years supporting missile defense or large-scale DoD programs; aerospace/mechanical/electrical preferred.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of AIAA S-113 and related standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, ECOs/ECPs and manufacturing instructions.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design & Build Verification: Audit designs and records to ensure flight-worthiness.
• AIAA S-113 & Standards Compliance: Apply standards to assess ordnance and propulsion subsystems.
• Peer Reviews & Milestone Gates: Participate in SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR with objective evidence.
• Nonconformance & Root Cause Analysis: Review MRB dispositions and CAPA actions.
• Hardware Acceptance & Verification: Review QTPs/ATPs; act as on-site witness during testing.
• Supplier Integration & Oversight: Lead IPT meetings to align schedules and resolve issues.

Skills

Technical reviews

Secret clearance

Engineering drawings

Communication

ECO/ECP interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Job description

AeroVironment seeks a detail-driven Production Engineer to verify missile flight hardware and propulsion systems meet baseline standards. You will audit prime contractor designs, processes, and records, enforcing mission assurance per aerospace standards and participating in critical reviews before integration and flight test.

The role requires strong technical writing, the ability to defend assessments to leadership and teams, and collaboration with supplier partners to keep schedules aligned