Systems Engineer III

Job Description Systems Engineer III works with our Design team to develop a variety of innovative unmanned systems for defense and commercial applications. This position will interact with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and develop architectures to drive simulation models. These development efforts will generally occur in small focused design teams, requiring engineers to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering, computer science, and mathematical disciplines. Because of the nature of the development efforts, the engineer will need to work on a variety of stages of development including requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, validation, and verification testing. Position Responsibilities Support providing weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down. Support allocating requirements to subsystems and engineering coordination. Support evaluating system performance thresholds and providing direction. Support requirements and specification reviews. Support developing instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition. Support definition of system build‑in‑test for fault detection, isolation, recovery. Support definition of ground system warnings, cautions, notifications. Provide input for model development and simulation analysis. Support prototyping of autonomous systems and validate designs through a series of purpose‑designed experiments. Support design and analysis tasks using AeroVironment and industry‑developed tools. Write system requirements, system test plans, and assist in validation testing. Perform a variety of engineering support activities on R&D projects. Document work and assist with transition of new capabilities, technologies and prototypes into a production development environment. Work on problems of diverse scope where data analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures. Work independently with little supervision and provide articulate, accurate instructions and guidance to lower‑level engineers as well as team members outside the department. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 5–8 years of experience in a systems engineering role (aerospace systems engineering preferred). Familiarity with C/C++ and MATLAB required. Proficiency with MATLAB and office software and computer‑based productivity tools. Interest in creating architectures using model‑based engineering tools. Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Knowledge of Simulink, Ansys, and Solidworks preferred. Aerospace systems engineering experience preferred. Understanding of control theory and transform functions helpful. Understanding of aircraft terminology helpful. Exposure to guidance, navigation, and control systems along with modeling, simulation, control, and model‑based systems engineering helpful but not required. Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties. Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives. Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products. Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve performance of oneself, others, and the company. Has effective problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests. Physical Demands Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (constant). Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent). Clearance Level : No clearance. The salary range for this role is $102,708 – $145,530. ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and/or EAR, or be eligible for an export license. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits AeroVironment offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. welcomes all qualified applicants and provides 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. U.S. citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance, is desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr AV