Product Engineer I — UAV Systems & Design

AeroVironment; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Product Engineer I to sustain UAV systems and perform design modifications to mechanical assemblies, payloads, launch systems, and related components. You will contribute to design verification testing and help manage documents and specifications throughout the product lifecycle.

In this role you will develop manufacturing drawings and BOMs, support design reviews, and assist project managers with planning while coordinating with suppliers to resolve production issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of engineering design/production support experience.
• Experience with Agile PLM and product configuration management is desirable.
• Experience with UAVs, RF/digital/communications electronics, and PCB layout.
• Familiarity with drafting/CAD (Altium) and ASME Y14 standards.

Responsibilities

• Sustain engineering support for a product line.
• Manage product config and change orders in Agile PLM.
• Understand product design and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate release of docs, BOMs, procedures, and tooling.
• Support transition of new products into production.
• Assist with proposals, reports, and contract reviews.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve production issues.
• Provide customer support for failure analysis and field content.

Skills

UAV experience

RF & Digital Electronics

Engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Agile PLM data management

Altium CAD

ASME Y14 drawing standards

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Product Engineer I to sustain UAV systems and perform design modifications to mechanical assemblies, payloads, launch systems, and related components. You will contribute to design verification testing and help manage documents and specifications throughout the product lifecycle.

In this role you will develop manufacturing drawings and BOMs, support design reviews, and assist project managers with planning while coordinating with suppliers to resolve production issues