System Engineer

AeroVironment; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Systems Engineer to maintain and secure complex client/server environments. You will lead system administration, automate tasks, and ensure compliance with security standards. Expect collaboration with a small team and direct engagement with end users and customers.

Requirements include a 6+ year systems engineering background, proficiency in Windows/Linux, and experience with Active Directory, LDAP, and containerized deployments. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 6+ years of experience in a systems engineering role
• Strong experience in System Engineering and System Administration
• Deep understanding of security compliance frameworks and practices
• Hands-on experience with networking devices such as Cisco, Juniper, and Arista
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux system administration
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerization technologies
• Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy, and core network services
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, patching processes, and vulnerability management
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly escalat[e] issues to management
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance system integrity, performance, and security across critical client/server environments
• Implement and manage system administration automation to improve efficiency and reliability
• Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and best practices
• Support and troubleshoot networking devices and infrastructure
• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux systems
• Manage identity and access services including Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, and Group Policy
• Support containerized environments and Kubernetes-based deployments
• Oversee patching, vulnerability remediation, and security protocol enforcement
• Collaborate with team members, users, and customers to resolve issues and deliver high-quality support
• Escalate critical issues to management with clear communication and documentation

Skills

System engineering

System administration

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Math/CS/Engineering) or equivalent

6+ years systems engineering experience

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

Active Directory

LDAP

Centrify

Group Policy

Kubernetes

Windows

Linux

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Systems Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity, performance, and security of complex client/server environments. This position requires strong system administration expertise, a solid understanding of automation and security compliance, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting. The engineer will work closely with a small team that regularly collaborates with end users and customers, making strong communication skills essential.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance system integrity, performance, and security across critical client/server environments

• Implement and manage system administration automation to improve efficiency and reliability

• Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and best practices

• Support and troubleshoot networking devices and infrastructure

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux systems

• Manage identity and access services including Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, and Group Policy

• Support containerized environments and Kubernetes-based deployments

• Oversee patching, vulnerability remediation, and security protocol enforcement

• Collaborate with team members, users, and customers to resolve issues and deliver high-quality support

• Escalate critical issues to management with clear communication and documentation

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• 6+ years of experience in a systems engineering role

• Strong experience in System Engineering and System Administration

• Deep understanding of security compliance frameworks and practices

• Hands-on experience with networking devices such as Cisco, Juniper, and Arista

• Proficiency in Windows and Linux system administration

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerization technologies

• Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy, and core network services

• Strong knowledge of security protocols, patching processes, and vulnerability management

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly escalat issues to management

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $102,000 - $153,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

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 .

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

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.

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.

ITAR

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.

Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)