Project Engineer II

AeroVironment, Inc.; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Moorpark, CA is seeking a Project Engineer II to drive the development and delivery of complex aerospace subsystems, collaborating with chief engineers, subsystem leads, and project managers through design, analysis, prototype, integration, and verification to bring new products to production.

Responsibilities include leading cross-discipline teams, applying DFMEA and Six Sigma/lean methods, maintaining schedules and budgets, and ensuring subsystem performance aligns with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field required.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of related technical experience in product development.
• Proven experience with full product development life cycle from concept to production.
• Experience working with integrated product teams across engineering disciplines.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of subsystem specifications and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate cross-discipline teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Support prototype builds, suppliers, and third-party design services.
• Lead design reviews, defect tracking, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Maintain project schedules and status reporting.

Skills

Project engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related Engineering field

Tools

Modeling & simulation

Job description

Worker TypeRegularJob DescriptionSummaryThe Project Engineer II is responsible for the success of project technical deliverables in collaboration with chief engineers, subsystem technical leads, engineering functional managers, and project managers. One works with engineering teams through design, analysis, prototype, integration, troubleshooting and verification and assist in new product launch to production.Position ResponsibilitiesImprove product development processes by employing lessons learned and best practices such as modeling and simulation, design reviews, DFMEA, Six Sigma/ lean product development, DFX, and customer feedbacksCoordinate cross-discipline teams through meetings and progress measurement activity which bring distinct, specific projects to completion both on time and within budgetWork on development of subsystem specifications, characterization & performance evaluations in support of system requirementsParticipate in Prototype builds, key suppliers, contractors and 3rd party design service providers/consultantsDrive development of subsystem specifications, characterization, and performance evaluations in support of system requirementsWork on day-to-day technical aspects for the project, including facilitating cross-discipline decision making, design reviews, defect tracking, engineering tasks/schedule/status management, issue resolution and risk management activitiesShare and introduce tools to improve project engineering excellenceApplies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issuesWorks on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations of data requires a review of a variety of factorsNormally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projectsOther duties as assignedBasic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)Bachelor's degree in related Engineering field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceMinimum of 2 - 5 years of related technical experience in product developmentProven and demonstrated experience with full product development life cycle from concept to production with proven track-record of launching new products to productionProven and demonstrated execution of product development methods and best practicesExperience working with integrated product teamsBroad-based technical knowledge and experience in order to understand and evaluate design and development activity across the engineering disciplinesAbility to analyze the assigned project, break down work into functional disciplines and/or subsystems and create design/develop plansStrong organization, facilitation and negotiation skillsOther Qualifications & Desired CompetenciesFamiliarity with aerospace military/defense contracting environment highly desirableExercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actionDemonstrated ownership, accountability, and success to deliver products that meet requirements on time and on budgetAble to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of dutiesDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectivesTakes ownership and responsibility for current and past work productsIs committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the companyHas effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skillsFocuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interestsPhysical DemandsAbility to work in an office and manufacturing 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 LevelNo ClearanceThe salary range for this role is:$82,000 - $139,500AeroVironment 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. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR 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.Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.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.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.ITARU.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.