Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems EngineerWe're seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead Systems Engineer to join our Space RF Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Team. Our exciting programs will revolutionize how we connect with satellite assets, enabling faster and more secure data transmission. You will be a key member of a team performing and leading systems engineering tasks for multiple projects as well as supporting the continuous improvement of our formal Systems Engineering (SE) capabilities. You will interface and coordinate with multiple external and internal organizations including stakeholders and other engineering disciplines. You may be asked to lead special projects within the SEIT or Engineering organization.Primary responsibilities include leading or supporting the effort to capture our developing product lines into Cameo, as part of our Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach, as well as leading or supporting standard SE efforts working in accordance with systems engineering best practices, methods, and processes, per INCOSE SE Handbook and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023. Typical tasks may include:Executing or supporting SE Technical Management process (project planning, project assessment and control, decision management, risk management, etc.) as needed.Working with stakeholders to understand their needs.Translating stakeholder needs into system requirements.Developing system architectures and designs.Performing system analyses and trade studies.Developing system verification procedures.Developing, executing, and/or supporting system validation efforts.Creating and maintaining technical documentation.Participating in customer reviews.Supporting other engineering disciplines as needed.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related engineering field with 8+ years of formal experience OR master's degree in Systems Engineering or related engineering field with 6+ years of formal systems engineering experience.INCOSE certification (CSEP or ESEP), if degree is not in Systems Engineering.Working knowledge of the systems engineering processes as described in the INCOSE SE Handbook and/or ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023.Experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to include determining model architecture and standard practices, requirements development, linking to design tools, linking requirements, design, and verification elements, and model analysis (gap analysis).Physical DemandsAbility to work in an office and production 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 Top Secret The salary range for this role is: $111,500 - $170,000 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.