AeroVironment

Jr. Systems Engineer - Space Technologies

AeroVironment$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software, Firmware, Systems, or Industrial Engineering.
  • 2 years' directly related experience.
  • Experience with design, development, modeling, analysis, testing, and delivery tools.
  • Understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Interface Control Specifications for space systems.
  • Support development of systems engineering documentation.
  • Own the requirements generation and review process.
  • Analyze user's requirements to develop specifications.
  • Manage system requirements and lead design activities.
  • Communicate across program personnel, customers, and executives.
  • Support lab and field acceptance testing.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K with company matching.
  • 9/80 work schedule for work-life balance.
  • Paid holiday shutdown for the end of the year.
Full 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.

The Systems Engineering Team is responsible for driving success and continuity across all programs while owning a variety of tasks. As a Systems Engineer on this team, you will be involved in:
  • 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, Systems, 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. engineering rigor/documentation, MBSE, innovation).
  • Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.


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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their 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 a7 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.

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About AeroVironment

Size
1,214 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$29.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$394.1 million
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