Ground Test Lead Engineer

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Job Description

 

AV is looking for a highly talented Ground Test Lead Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to execute Missile Defense Agency (MDA) systems engineering processes for MDA ground test events and to ensure test planning and data generation are sufficient to achieve Missile Defense System test requirements.
 
Job Description:
 

• Lead the development and execution of Missile Defense System test requirements, product definitions, integrated timelines, and authority/responsibility definitions.

• Lead and participate in Tiger Teams to support critical customer technical needs, identify process and/or technical discrepancies, and propose innovate approaches to meeting customer expectations.

• Apply exceptional understanding of the Missile Defense System and its environment to identify, improve, or resolve MDA system test requirements issues, both internal and external to the division.

• Provide technical guidance and support to MDA's ground test mission.

• Support MDA's effort and vision in managing, coordinating, and ensuring achievement of test requirements, capability requirements and allocation analysis while also developing and documenting test requirements.

• Provide senior-level support to the Systems Requirements Leadership team in the identification of risks and watch items resulting from the test requirements coordination process.

 
Required:
 

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field 

• 7+ years of relevant experience

• Active Secret Clearance

• Ability to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems

• Ability to provide daily supervision and direction to supported teams

• Excellent Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.) skills

• Experience in test requirements

• Excellent Communications skills and ability to multi-task

 
Desired:

• Understanding of MDA systems engineering process and practices and multiple aspects of the Missile Defense System

• Active Top Secret Clearance

• Experience in MDA Ground Test Planning and Execution

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 § 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.

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.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

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.

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