Lead Systems Engineer, Space RF Systems

InvestedintheMission; New Mexico; On-site; USD 112,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401K match

9/80 schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

InvestedintheMission seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to join the Space RF SEIT team. You will lead requirements capture for two new commercial product lines, collaborate with RF engineers, and drive verification and documentation activities across multiple projects.

The role requires 8+ years in systems engineering, INCOSE/ISO knowledge, and MBSE experience. Expect a Top Secret ITAR environment with cross-functional reviews and lifecycle support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of INCOSE SE Handbook and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023.
• MBSE experience or related to requirements diagrams and design linkage.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage product requirements for multiple projects.
• Derive subsystem requirements with RF engineers.
• Support verification and validation activities.
• Create and maintain technical docs using Word, Excel, and CAMEO.
• Participate in reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Support other engineering disciplines as needed in problem solving.

Skills

MBSE

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder coordination

System verification & validation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Degree in systems engineering

Tools

CAMEO

Word

Excel

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

We're seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead Systems Engineer to join our Space RF Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Team. Our exciting programs will revolutionize how we connect with satellite assets, enabling faster and more secure data transmission. You will be a key member of a team performing and leading systems engineering tasks for multiple projects as well as supporting the continuous improvement of our formal Systems Engineering (SE) capabilities. You will interface and coordinate with multiple external and internal organizations including stakeholders and other engineering disciplines. You may be asked to lead special projects within the SEIT or Engineering organization.

Position Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include leading the effort to capture and manage product requirements, as well as leading or supporting other standard SE efforts as needed in support of our two (2) new commercial product lines under development.

Typical tasks may include:

• Working with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and RF team to understand, develop, and document customer needs and system requirements.
• Working in collaboration with the RF engineers to derive subsystem requirements.
• Supporting system verification and validation efforts.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including the use of Word, Excel, and CAMEO.
• Participating in company and customer reviews.
• Supporting other engineering disciplines as needed in problem solving and impact analysis.
• Full SE life cycle support for changes to product baselines for specific customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of the systems engineering processes as described in the INCOSE SE Handbook and/or ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in systems engineering.
• INCOSE certification (ASEP, CSEP or ESEP).
• Experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), particularly as related to requirements diagrams and linkage to designs.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

Top Secret

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is:

$111,500 - $170,000

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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 must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. According to the ITAR definition, a U.S. person 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

• medical
• dental vision
• 401K with company matching
• a 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown

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 - we're not building history, we are 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.

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

U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.