Range Systems Lead - Ops, Safety & Maintenance

AV; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Range Systems Section Supervisor to lead supervisors and technicians supporting operations and maintenance activities in Data Handling and Range Safety at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.

You will ensure staffing, training, qualification, and equipment readiness to meet contract requirements and government standards, while promoting safety and compliance. The role requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business management, or four years of direct experience.
• Five or more years of operation and maintenance experience with instrumentation, facilities, and infrastructure, including supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities with ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance personnel to meet contract and mission requirements and recall staff for emergencies.
• Monitor performance of personnel and provide constructive feedback to address deviations and deficiencies.
• Ensure infrastructure and facilities are prepared, checked, and ready to meet mission requirements.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance per established standards and requirements.
• Document and report infrastructure degradation, failures, and outages per contract standards.
• Manage materials, supplies, and property to meet mission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the quality program requirements and participate in process improvements.
• Provide technical advice to management and government personnel on operability and maintainability issues and assist in planning new facilities and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

O&M experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization under changing sched

Knowledge of range missions

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/management or four years direct experience

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Range Systems Section Supervisor to lead supervisors and technicians supporting operations and maintenance activities in Data Handling and Range Safety at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.

You will ensure staffing, training, qualification, and equipment readiness to meet contract requirements and government standards, while promoting safety and compliance. The role requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.