Worker TypeRegular
Job DescriptionSummaryThis role is for someone with high agency and high grit who wants significant ownership early in their career. You will work across the company, often on problems without an obvious answer or playbook, while helping AV operate with more of the speed and urgency of a startup.
What You'll Do- Own projects and workstreams from problem definition through implementation
- Dig into processes, systems, and data to understand what is actually causing the problem
- Develop practical solutions and work directly with teams to put them in place
- Work across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs, Growth, and other teams
- Improve processes and systems that create delays, manual work, or poor handoffs
- Move quickly, keep stakeholders aligned, and stay with the work until the solution is in place
Required Qualifications- 2+ years of experience solving business or operational problems in fast-paced environments such as management consulting, startups, or private equity portfolio operations
- Experience carrying a problem from analysis through implementation
- High agency and high grit; takes ownership, learns quickly, and pushes through obstacles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively with limited direction and manage multiple priorities at once
Preferred Qualifications- Quantitative or STEM background
Location- Onsite in Los Angeles (Simi Valley) or Washington, DC
Clearance LevelNo Clearance
The salary range for this role is:
$139,000 - $212,000
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
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.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
ITARU.S. Citizenship required
