Senior Systems Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

AV is looking for a highly talented Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role supports a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location.  The candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives.
 
Job Description:

• Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities

• Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments

• Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy

• Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies

• Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination

• Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel

• Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed 

• Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums 

• Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination 

• Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes

Required:

• 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs

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

• Active Secret clearance

• Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures

• Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system

• Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)

• Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering

• Knowledge of the Electronic Task Management System 2 (ETMS-2) system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers

• Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)

• Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers

 
Desired:

• Background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices

• Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM

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 te