Systems Engineer Technical Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

401K with company matching

Job summary

AV in the United States seeks a Systems Engineer Technical Expert to lead and perform hands-on Zero Trust implementation across mission-critical environments. You will drive system engineering, architecture development, and technical integration with ICAM capabilities, collaborating with engineering teams, developers, and security stakeholders to design, document, and deploy secure Zero Trust solutions.

The role requires 15+ years in related fields, a TS/SCI with Poly clearance, and a Bachelor's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering/science field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering and DoD/ICAM work.
• Proven experience supporting Zero Trust implementations in a systems engineering role.
• Hands-on with cloud technologies and modern dev-ops tooling.
• Knowledge of industry, federal, and DoD security standards and policies.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and technical support for Zero Trust implementation efforts
• Collaborate with ICAM capability teams to define requirements and architecture
• Produce design documentation and engineering artifacts
• Support risk mitigation activities and RMF processes
• Provide hands-on support for configuration management, installation troubleshooting, and cloud-based technologies
• Research and analyze cloud security environments and architectures
• Assist software development teams with requirements tracking, sprint planning, and testing

Skills

Zero Trust

ICAM

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Documentation

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 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.