Senior Engineer - M&S

AV; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment in the United States seeks a Senior Engineer - M&S to lead a team of engineers and analysts, accrediting a federation of models and simulations for MDS DT&E/OT&E testing. You will provide senior technical and project management, coordinating with multiple program offices and test agencies.

Required are a STEM master’s degree and 12+ years of experience, active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret, plus strong communication and briefing skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
• 12+ years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Expertise in Missile Defense System (MDS) and Systems Engineering (SE).
• Experience in modeling & simulation (M&S) and VV&A policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication and briefing skills.
• Self-starter with initiative and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with ambiguous requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical/project management.
• Interact with multiple program organizations and test agencies.
• Advise Government customers on advanced projects.
• Develop and manage test event schedules with milestones.
• Deliver high-quality technical products on time.
• Attend meetings relevant to test events.
• Analyze plans, reports for sufficiency and understanding.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Evolve processes and products to innovative solutions.
• Develop POA&Ms to address known model limitations.

Skills

M&S expertise

VV&A policy

Project management

Technical communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Briefings

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Job Description

Regular

AV is looking for a highly talented Senior Engineer - M&S to join our team! In this role, you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Systems Engineering Enterprise Ground Test Assessment and Verification Directorate (MDA/SEQ) by leading a functional team of engineers and analysts to solve complex problems, establish policy and procedures, and to accredit a federation of models and simulations (M&S) for their intended use by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Operational Test Agency Team (OTA), Combatant Commanders (COCOMS), and the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E) to support Missile Defense System (MDS) combined developmental (DT&E) and operational (OT&E) testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical/project management
• Interact with and coordinate across multiple program organizations within MDA, as well as Service Component program offices and test agencies
• Advise Government customers on advanced and wide-ranging projects
• Develop and manage test event schedules to include all milestones and products
• Work with the engineering and analysis teams to create and deliver high quality technical products on time
• Attend and participate in meetings that are relevant to the test events
• Analyze other organizations' plans, reports, briefings for sufficiency and understanding
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Provide regular status updates to the leadership team
• Ongoing review and evolution of processes and products to identify innovative solutions
• Develop Programs of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to address known model limitations

Required

• Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
• 12+ years of experience
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Specialized depth and breadth of expertise and knowledge of the Missile Defense System (MDS), Systems Engineering (SE), Test and Evaluation (T&E), and Risk Management principles
• Demonstrated experience in modeling & simulation (M&S), and M&S verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) policy, processes, and best practices
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience developing information and decision briefings and writing technical reports
• Self-starter with initiative and attention to detail
• Able to work independently with ambiguous requirements and direction when necessary

Desired

• Experience as a Project officer supporting DoD flag/general officer staff
• Knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process

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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their 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

• medical
• dental vision
• 401K with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• 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.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

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.