Systems Engineer III

Job Description The 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 be small focused design teams, which will require 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. Worker Type Regular Position Responsibilities Support providing weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down Support allocating requirements to subsystems & 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 the transition of new capabilities, technologies and prototypes into a production development environment Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data 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. 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 is required 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 as well as office software and computer-based productivity tools Possesses an 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 is helpful Understanding of Aircraft Terminology is helpful Exposure to Guidance Navigation and Control Systems along with Modeling Simulation & Control and Model-Based Systems Engineering is helpful but not required Able 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 and enhance 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 Salary Range For This Role $102,708 - $145,530 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. U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr AV