Subsystem IPT Lead

avav; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Subsystem IPT Lead to own cost, schedule and technical performance of the electrical hardware scope within an EVMS environment.

You will lead a cross-functional team through requirements development, integration, test and production support. Responsibilities include managing design, analysis, PCB development, risk mitigation, and leading major design reviews while coordinating with Systems, Mechanical, Firmware, Assembly and Program Management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering management experience with EVMS.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience as CAM or equivalent with cost and schedule performance in EVMS on a complex program.
• Proven cross-functional engineering leadership.
• Strong ability to interpret cost/schedule metrics and develop recovery plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to Present to leadership.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, GitLab.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Program Electrical Engineering/Subsystem IPT; report to program management.
• Own baseline: requirements allocation, architecture, design decisions, interfaces.
• Plan/execute design, analysis, schematic/PCB development, prototyping, integration, testing.
• Drive risk management; track via closure.
• Lead and coordinate technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Define and maintain E.E. control accounts: WBS, work packages, planning packages.
• Develop detailed schedules, budgets, resource plans; identify critical path and mitigation.
• Manage cost/schedule performance using EVMS metrics (CPI, SPI, ETC/EAC).
• Prepare CAM reports, VARs, recovery plans for leadership and customer.
• Support reviews (PMRs, PDRs, CDRs, audits); owner for E.E. control accounts.
• Support make/buy decisions; supplier selection; SOW; oversight of hardware suppliers.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing/Test to ensure producibility, testability, and cost targets.
• Assist proposal efforts and change proposals with BOEs and risk assessments.
• Travel ~20%.

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced candidate to serve as a Subsystem IPT Lead for a complex space program. In this role, you will own the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the electrical hardware scope, leading a cross‑functional team to deliver compliant products on time and within budget under an EVMS environment.

You will coordinate closely with Systems, Mechanical, Firmware, Assembly, Integration and Test, and Program Management to plan and execute the subsystem work scope from requirements development through integration, test, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Program Electrical Engineering/Subsystem IPT, reporting to program management.
• Own the technical baseline for the subsystem: requirements allocation, architecture, design decisions, and interfaces.
• Planning responsibility over the design, analysis, schematic/PCB development, prototyping, integration, and verification activities.
• Drive risk and opportunity management: identify technical and programmatic risks, develop mitigation plans, and track through closure.
• Lead and coordinate technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.) for the subsystem.
• Define, plan, and maintain the Electrical Engineering Control Accounts, including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), work packages, and planning packages.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans for the assigned scope, to include identification of critical path activities and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage cost and schedule performance using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics (CPI, SPI, ETC/EAC, variance analysis).
• Prepare and present monthly Control Account Manager (CAM) reports, variance analysis reports (VARs), and recovery plans to program leadership and the customer.
• Support internal and customer reviews (e.g., PMRs, PDRs, CDRs, surveillance audits) as the accountable owner for the Electrical Engineering control accounts.
• Support make/buy decisions, supplier selection, SOW definition, and technical oversight of electrical hardware suppliers.
• Work with Manufacturing and Test Engineering to ensure designs are producible, testable, and support yield and cost targets.
• Support proposal efforts and change proposals: develop BOEs, schedules, and risk assessments for new or modified scope.
• Some travel required (~20%).

Required Skills and Education

• Must have 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering management, including direct implementation of EVMS principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a CAM or similar role with responsibility for cost and schedule performance under EVMS on a complex program.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams or acting as an IPT/technical lead.
• Strong understanding of full product life cycle: requirements, design, analysis, integration, test, and transition to production.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and act on cost/schedule metrics and to develop credible recovery plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to internal and customer leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other program management tools (e.g., Jira, Gitlab, etc.).
• Strong leadership and team‑building abilities; able to influence without direct authority.
• High accountability for commitments, with a track record of delivering on cost/schedule/technical objectives.
• Structured problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOD Clearance.

Desired Skills and Education

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Systems engineering.
• Formal EVMS training and experience supporting customer EVMS/IBR reviews.
• Experience leading efforts through major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and qualification/acceptance testing.
• Experience with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) and/or digital engineering environments.
• Current DoD security clearance, or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a hybrid office and manufacturing environment.
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard (Frequent).

Clearance Level

No Clearance

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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required. Position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be approved for an export license. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

EEO Statement

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.