Systems Engineer II

avav; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 79,037 - 120,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Petaluma, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer II to collaborate with the Design team to develop unmanned systems for defense and commercial applications.

You will engage with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and craft architectures for simulation models across stages from concept to verification. The role involves participation in prototype development, design reviews, and transition of capabilities to production, with a focus on model-based engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering/science field.
• 2–5 years in a systems engineering role (aerospace preferred).
• Familiarity with C/C++ and Matlab.
• Familiarity with office software and productivity tools.
• Interest in model-based engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly status of system development with requirements burn down.
• Allocate requirements to subsystems & engineering coordination.
• Evaluate system performance thresholds and provide direction.
• Develop instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition.
• Define system build in test for fault detection and recovery.
• Define ground system warnings and notifications.
• Assist in requirements and specification reviews.
• Prototype autonomous systems and validate designs through experiments.
• Support design and analysis tasks using AeroVironment tools.
• Provide input for model development and simulation analysis.
• Write system requirements, test plans, and assist in validation testing.
• Document work and assist with transition of capabilities into production.

Skills

C/C++

MATLAB

Model-based engineering

Python

Education

Bachelor's in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Simulink

Ansys

Solidworks

ROS

Python

Job description

Worker Type Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Systems Engineer II works with our Design team to develop a variety of innovative Unmanned Systems for defense and commercial applications. This position will interact with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and develop architectures to drive simulation models. These development efforts will generally be small focused design teams, which will require engineers to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering, computer science, and mathematical disciplines. Because of the nature of the development efforts, the engineer will need to work on a variety of stages of development including requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, validation and verification testing.

Position Responsibilities

• Support in the following:
  • Providing weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down
  • Allocating requirements to subsystems & engineering coordination
  • Evaluating system performance thresholds and providing direction
  • Developing instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition
  • Definition of system build in test for fault detection, isolation, recovery
  • Definition of ground system warnings, cautions, notifications
  • Assist in requirements and specification reviews
  • Prototyping of autonomous systems and validate designs through a series of purpose designed experiments
• Support design and analysis tasks using AeroVironment and industry developed tools
• Provide input for model development and simulation analysis
• Writes system requirements, system test plans, and assist in validation testing
• Perform a variety of engineering support activities on R&D projects
• Document work and assist with the transition of new capabilities, technologies and prototypes into a production development environment.
• Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations requires a review of intangibles
• Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Work within specific requirements to complete tasks under moderate supervision
• Provides general guidance and assistance to associate and level I engineers
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2 – 5 years of experience in a systems engineering role (aerospace systems engineering preferred).
• Familiarity with C/C++ and Matlab required.
• Familiarity with office software and computer-based productivity tools.
• The ideal candidate will be interested in creating architectures using model‑based engineering tools.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Knowledge of Simulink, Ansys and Solidworks is preferred.
• Familiarity with Python or ROS (Robot Operating System) and aircraft terminology is preferred.
• Understanding of control theory and transform functions helpful.
• Aerospace systems engineering experience is preferred.
• Understanding of aircraft terminology is preferred.
• Exposure to guidance navigation and control systems along with modeling simulation and control and model‑based systems engineering is helpful but not required.
• Ability to develop and enhance professional expertise.
• Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others and the company.
• Has effective problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Physical Demands

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

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary range for this role is: $79,037 - $120,531

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 must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR 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.

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.

U.S. Citizenship required

U.S. Citizenship required