Systems Engineer - Space Technologies

avav; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 71,852 - 109,574; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

AeroVironment, SpaceTech Division, seeks a Systems Engineer to join our team designing and manufacturing space-based processing, controls, and EO systems. The ideal candidate will have electrical systems experience and a strong background in systems engineering and MBSE.

Responsibilities include capturing requirements, developing interfaces, and guiding documentation from concept to test readiness. A U.S. person and security eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Firmware, or Industrial Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based systems.
• Supporting System Engineering documentation (MCP, ICDs, System/Integration/Test Plans).
• Owning requirements generation, analysis, and review with customers.
• Analyzing user requirements and high-level architectures to develop system specifications.
• Managing system requirements and leading design/development activities.
• Developing system architecture and design documentation.
• Communicating with program personnel, customers, and executives.
• Supporting lab and field acceptance testing.
• Ensuring technical integrity of work and deliverables in Systems Engineering.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Python

MATLAB

Reliability analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Firmware, or Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in systems, space, or electrical engineering

Tools

CAMEO

Reliance

SysML

Python

MATLAB

ANSYS

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

AV is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our SpaceTech Division. We handle the design, development, and manufacturing of space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical solutions for customers across the growing industry of space. The ideal candidate must have experience with electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical systems
• Supporting the development of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Management Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Integration Plans, and Test Plans
• Owning the requirements generation, analysis, decomposition, and review with customers
• Analyzing user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to aid in developing system/subsystem requirements specifications
• Managing system requirements and leading design/development activities
• Developing system architecture and system design documentation
• Communicating with other program personnel, customers, and senior executives
• Supporting lab and field acceptance testing
• Taking responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility
• Supporting division-wide process creation and upkeep
• Integrating between different areas of engineering expertise to support design and development
• Capturing design and how it satisfies requirements and test readiness

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Firmware, or Industrial Engineering.
• 2 years directly related experience.
• Experience with tools supporting design, development, modeling, analysis, testing, and delivery of components, assemblies, and systems.
• An understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies including PM&P, Mission Assurance verification analyses (Reliability, Stress Derating, Radiation Effects, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in systems, space, or electrical engineering.
• 5, or more, years directly related experience.
• Experience with advanced system engineering tools and software (CAMEO, Reliance, python, MATLAB, ANSYS).
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering languages or methods (SysML, OOSEM).
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements, including AS9100D.
• Demonstrated systems engineering skills preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery.
• Demonstrated skills of the development and implementation of Systems Engineering policies, practices, and procedures (engineering rigor/documentation, MBSE, innovation).
• Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary Range

71,852 - 109,574

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Citizenship and Clearance

U.S. Citizenship required