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Posted 19 hours agoChief Engineer, Systems
Petaluma, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- requirements and program constraints Lead technical decision-making across all engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software, systems) Lead engineering review boards (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and technical risk review meetings Resolve cross-functional technical issues and trade-offs Mentor and develop engineering team members across disciplines Systems Engineering & Integration Oversee
- requirements flow-down, allocation, and traceability from system to subsystem level Ensure proper interface control between subsystems and with external systems Direct system integration activities and resolve integration issues Maintain technical baseline and configuration control Lead technical interchange meetings (TIMs) with customer and subcontractors Technical Planning & Execution Support development of integrated master schedule for engineering deliverables Identify technical risks and develop
- requirements Oversee development of test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria Review test results and approve closure of verification activities Support qualification testing, flight testing, and operational demonstrations Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for technical issues Customer & Stakeholder Interface Serve as primary technical point of contact with customer engineering team Present technical approach, status, and risk at program reviews Support proposal development with
- requirements and acceptance criteria with customer Coordinate with subcontractor chief engineers on integrated solutions Standards & Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable military standards (MIL-STDs), industry standards, and contractual
Requirements
- requirements Drive best practices in systems engineering processes (EIA-632, ISO 15288, etc.) Maintain technical quality and engineering rigor across all deliverables Ensure proper documentation per contract data requirements list (CDRL) Basic
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field. 15 years of
- experience in an engineering design or development environment 3 years of project management experience. (PMP or CAPM certification a plus.)
- Experience with integrating new capabilities onto platforms, requiring flow-down of
- Qualifications & Desired Competencies Master’s Degree in a Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering discipline (or equivalent) Direct
- From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
- Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Benefits
- experience with design or development in the Aerospace or Defense industries (UAVs or Military aviation preferred) Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $147,000 - $208,425 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.
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K 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.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Chief Engineer, Systems provides technical leadership and oversight for engineering activities on assigned programs, ensuring technical integrity, systems integration, and delivery of compliant solutions.
- In this role, you will oversee a portfolio of engineering projects and work with a talented group of engineers to drive those projects to completion.
- This role will operate as part of the design and development team and will report directly to the MUAS Business Unit Chief Engineer. Position
- Responsibilities Technical Leadership : Establish and maintain overall system architecture, ensuring alignment with customer
- Experience project planning in terms of schedule, budget, and resource estimations. Other
- 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”).
- 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.
- We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed.