Senior Systems Engineer - Defense of Guam

AeroVironment, Inc.; Guam; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Defense of Guam program, providing senior leadership across multiple domains. You will guide interoperability, coordinate with the JPO and external developers, and ensure alignment with MDA objectives to protect a key strategic location.

The role requires a Master’s in STEM, 12+ years of experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Expect collaboration with multiple stakeholders and exposure to secure development

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
• 12+ years of related professional experience in systems engineering.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to work with ITAR requirements.
• Experience with MDA system elements and interoperability efforts.
• Knowledge of secure development practices and cyber considerations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and manage interoperability risks, issues, and TRs for DoG.
• Coordinate with GDS JPO, services, and external developers for assets.
• Champion inter-element interoperability challenges and provide metrics.
• Support PDR/CDR, TRRs, and technical assessments across programs.
• Develop executive briefings and coordinate cross-agency meetings.

Skills

Systems engineering

Interagency collaboration

Senior briefings

Security/compliance

MS Office

Communication

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Bachelor's degree in STEM (preferred)

Tools

DOORS

Windchill

Qlik

Job description

## Senior Systems Engineer - Defense of GuamApply: Posted Yesterday: 8723**Worker Type**Regular**Job Description**AV is looking for a highly talented Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG) (MDA/ABD). This role supports a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location. The selected candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives. Job Description:* Serve as the Guam Interoperability Technical Lead identifying, prioritizing, and managing interoperability risks, issues, trouble reports and observations* Coordinate with Guam Defense System Joint Program Office (GDS JPO), the Services, and external developers to ensure external support to MDA component offices for development, integration and test assets* Champions all inter-element/inter-agency/service interoperability challenges to include tracking issue/trouble report progress and providing metrics to MDA leadership for all MDA Guam equities.* Supports MDA/AB, MDA/DC, MDA/DE, MDA/DT and the MDA Director in management of interoperability issues that impact MDA Guam commitments* I*d*entifies and champions interoperability objectives for integration tests (e.g. JCIs, CDIs), exercises, test venues (e.g. development Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) labs) and analysis venues to reduce design and interoperability risks prior to entering formal GDS testing* Ensures MDS component offices, developers and test/analysis teams receive all externally-furnished data, information, models, test assets, threat/scenario data, and requirements to design, develop, test and field MDA components* Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities* Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments* Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy* Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies* Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination* Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel* Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed* Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums* Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination* Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processesRequired:* Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field.* 12+ years of related professional experience* Active DoD Secret clearance* Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures* Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system* Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)* Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering* Knowledge of the Electronic Task Management System 2 (ETMS-2) system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers* Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)* Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makersDesired:* Background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices* Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM**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**: 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.