Systems Engineer III - Risk Manager

avav; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment in California is seeking a Systems Engineer III to support the MDA Chief Engineer and the Mission Risk Manager by assisting with the development of Flight, Technical, and Cyber risks as they relate to internal and external systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a STEM field, 7+ years of experience, active Secret clearance, and strong communication skills to convey technical information to senior MDA leaders. Proficiency with MS Office/TEAMS/PowerBI is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field required.
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or risk management.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience with risk development and assessment.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Flight, Technical, and Cyber risks for MDA systems.
• Lead risk management within MRWG for integrated risk activities.
• Perform technical risk assessments to support OCL decisions.
• Review evidence of risks in system requirements and design reviews.
• Support risk development with program elements.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk development & assessment

Active Secret clearance

MS Office/TEAMS/PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

MS Office

TEAMS

PowerBI

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

AV is looking for a highly talented Systems Engineer III to join our team! In this role you will support the MDA Chief Engineer (MDA/CE) and the Mission Risk Manager (MRM) by assisting with the development of Flight, Technical, and Cyber risks as they relate to both internal MDA systems as well as external systems.

• Ensure consistent, thorough, and integrated management, execution, and products of Flight, Technical, Programmatic and Cyber risks through the MDA Risk Working Group (MRWG).
• Execute Technical Risk assessments to support MDA Operational Capacity List (OCL) Decisions
• Provide expert review of evidence related to technical, and Cyber risks presented in System and Element requirements and design reviews.
• Provide support to elements for risk development.
• Support Mission Execution and disposition of Execution Risks and Event Observations in Daily MRWGs.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
• 7+ years of experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Intermediate MS Office/TEAMS/PowerBI experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate technical information to senior MDA leaders.
• Experience with Risk development and assessment

Desired

• Strong task management skills
• Experience working with probability and statistics
• Technical understanding of one or more MDS system
• Understanding of MDS systems engineering including system assessment
• Ability to qualify for a TS/SCI clearance

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

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.

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