Systems Engineer - Program Lead

avav; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 111,500 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a mid- to senior-level Systems Engineer (potential Systems Engineering Lead) for a ground‑based laser and beam-control program.

You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines and provide direction to other systems engineers in the lead role. Responsibilities include managing customer requirements in a requirements database, developing a high-level MBSE model, supporting reviews, and planning V&V activities, with security clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics is required.
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience is required.
• Experience with MSBE tools, requirements development/management, and V&V; familiarity with Innoslate or Cameo is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer requirements in a requirements database and develop a high-level MBSE model.
• Allocate customer requirements and derive lower-level requirements with leads.
• Support SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR reviews in a systems engineering capacity.
• Develop plans for Verification and Validation with functional leads.
• Support execution of system tests to close out V&V.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

V&V

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Tools

MSBE tools

Innoslate

Cameo

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

AV is a leading innovator in the development and deployment of cutting‑edge technologies in laser systems and beam control. We are seeking a highly motivated mid‑to‑senior level Systems Engineer for a ground‑based program, potentially as Systems Engineering Lead.

Systems Engineers on this program will collaborate with other systems engineers, design engineers from multiple disciplines, and program management to accomplish program goals. In the Lead role, the candidate will provide direction to other systems engineers.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Manage customer requirements in a requirements database, including development of a high‑level MBSE model.
• Allocate customer requirements and derive lower‑level requirements with functional engineering leads.
• Support program reviews in a systems engineering capacity (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Develop plans for Verification and Validation (V&V) with functional engineering leads.
• Support execution of systems test to close out V&V.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 8+ years’ experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with MSBE tools, system requirements development/management, and system verification and validation. Familiarity with Innoslate or Cameo is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team (mechanical, electrical, optical, software) to develop requirements/test plans and support test execution and data collection/analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, optical, and software teams to develop, test, and field laser and/or beam‑control systems.
• Experience with high‑powered lasers and laser safety protocols.
• Experience with prototype or low‑rate production systems.
• Experience executing large ACAT‑1 or equivalent programs may be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Current & active US DoD security clearance.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and production 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

Secret

Salary

$111,500 – $170,000

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Attorneys 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 as a person approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology is covered. Any job offer requiring export license approval will be conditional on AeroVironment’s ability to obtain an export license within a timeframe consistent with the company’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” under the ITAR definition includes 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 benefits, 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.

Other Requirement

U.S. citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance, is desired.