Systems Engineer Technical Expert

InvestedintheMission; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Systems Engineer Technical Expert to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for Zero Trust implementations in mission-critical environments. The role spans systems engineering, architecture development, and ICAM integration with DoD standards.

You will work with ICAM capability teams, develop design documentation, and support RMF activities while maintaining extensive technical docs. A TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering for DoD/IC environments.
• Experience supporting Zero Trust implementations and ICAM architecture.
• Hands-on with configuration management, cloud tech, and installation troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with REST, databases, Docker, AWS, and SSO technologies (OAuth, SAML).
• Knowledge of DoD and federal security standards and RMF processes.
• Ability to produce and maintain detailed ICAM and Zero Trust documentation.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering leadership and hands-on support for Zero Trust projects.
• Collaborate with ICAM teams to define requirements and architecture.
• Perform technology assessments and support risk mitigation.
• Support configuration management, installation troubleshooting, and cloud tech.
• Apply DoD standards to designs and implementations.
• Create and maintain ICAM Zero Trust documentation and guides.
• Work with REST, databases, JSON/XML, Docker, AWS, NiFi, OAuth/SAML.
• Research cloud security environments and architectures.
• Support RMF activities and DoD accreditation documentation.
• Identify gaps and recommend enhancements for ICAM services.
• Assist software teams with requirements tracking and testing.

Skills

15+ years experience

Zero Trust experience

ICAM collaboration

REST

Cloud technologies

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

REST

Oracle/MySQL

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

JSON

XML

Docker

AWS

NiFi

OAuth

SAML

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

The primary role of the Systems Engineer Technical Expert is to provide technical leadership and hands‑on support for a Zero Trust implementation supporting mission‑critical environments. This role focuses on systems engineering, architecture development, and technical integration across Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) capabilities. You’ll work closely with engineering teams, developers, and security stakeholders to design, document, and implement secure, compliant Zero Trust solutions.

Job Summary

The primary role of the Systems Engineer Technical Expert is to provide technical leadership and hands‑on support for a Zero Trust implementation supporting mission‑critical environments. This role focuses on systems engineering, architecture development, and technical integration across Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) capabilities. You’ll work closely with engineering teams, developers, and security stakeholders to design, document, and implement secure, compliant Zero Trust solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide systems engineering and technical support for Zero Trust implementation efforts

• Collaborate with ICAM capability teams to define requirements, develop system architecture, and produce design documentation

• Perform technology assessments and support risk mitigation activities

• Provide hands‑on support for configuration management, installation troubleshooting, and cloud‑based technologies

• Apply industry, federal, and DoD standards and policies to system designs and implementations

• Create and maintain ICAM Zero Trust documentation including release notes, installation guides, user guides, frameworks, SOPs, and implementation plans

• Work with technologies such as REST, Oracle/MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, JSON, XML, Docker, AWS, NiFi, and Single Sign‑On solutions (OAuth and SAML)

• Research and analyze cloud security environments and architectures

• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and DoD accreditation documentation

• Identify capability gaps and recommend enhancements for ICAM services

• Define implementation processes and outline hardware and software considerations

• Assist software development teams with requirements tracking, sprint planning, design input, and testing support

Basic 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

• 15+ years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting Zero Trust implementations in a systems engineering capacity

• Experience working with ICAM capability teams to define requirements and develop architecture

• Hands‑on experience with configuration management, installation troubleshooting, and cloud technologies

• Knowledge of industry, federal, and DoD security standards and policies

• Experience producing and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation for ICAM and Zero Trust initiatives

• Proficiency with REST, Oracle/MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, JSON, XML, Docker, AWS, NiFi, and Single Sign‑On technologies (OAuth and SAML)

• Experience researching and analyzing cloud security environments

• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework and DoD accreditation processes

• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify capability gaps and system enhancements

• Experience supporting software development teams with requirements tracking, sprint planning, design input, and testing

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise or mission environments

• Ability to translate security mandates into practical system implementations

• Strong collaboration skills across engineering, development, and security teams

Salary Range:

$190,000 – $250,000

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The 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.

Clearance Level

Top Secret with Poly

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

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

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.

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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required