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AeroVironment is expanding our engineering team in
Huntsville, AL
, voted one of the best places to live in the US. Come join our growing multidisciplinary team as part of the MacCready Works
Advanced Solutions segment! AeroVironment
If you thrive on a culture of relentless problem-solving and invention, and want to work for a global front-runner where you tackle real-world challenges, then AeroVironment is the place for you. Come join our group of innovative thinkers and discover how collaborative efforts produce extraordinary products that touch lives around the world. Our 50 years of experience in unmanned and robotic systems gives us the knowledge and expertise to confront the unknown and provide newly-discovered solutions for our customers. We research and develop advanced technologies in robotics, sensors, software analytics and connectivity to identify innovative solutions that push beyond the current applications.
Summary
We are looking for Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical and Systems Engineers to join the Innovation Center in Huntsville to design, prototype, integrate, and test Unmanned Systems and Munitions. These development efforts require system-level thinking and collaboration across disciplines, technology areas, and product lines.
Position Responsibilities:
- Requirements definition
- Conceptual design
- Development/Prototyping
- Subsystem and system testing
- Flight testing
- Troubleshooting
- Data analysis
- Supporting design reviews and other technical meetings
We are pipelining for Engineers with various level of experience:
- Engineer III with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience
- Sr. Engineer with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience
- Sr. Staff Engineer with a minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
- Bachelor of Science in any of the following fields: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Computer Engineering or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Relevant experience with aircraft, unmanned systems, and/or munitions
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers
- Experience supporting the design and testing of complex systems
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:
- Master’s Degree is preferred
- Relevant hands-on experience is highly preferred (design/build/fly, RC aircraft, pilot)
- Must be a team player and collaborate effectively
- Effective problem solving and analytical skills
- 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 meeting project/company objectives.
- Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
- Proficiency with MATLAB and appropriate design software
Physical Demands
- Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
- Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and lab equipment (Frequent)
- Travel: 10-25% travel is expected to support meetings and test events.
- AV Work Location: Huntsville, AL
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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