Review technical analysis performed by other team members and reconcile discrepancies.
Support integration of evolving software builds, system components, sensors, and other interfaces.
Develop technical reports, presentations, and briefings to communicate test results, system performance, risks, and recommendations to engineering leadership and stakeholders.
Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, test, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement of analysis, test, and integration processes.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.
8+ years of experience in software analysis, systems engineering, integration, testing, or simulation.
Ability to analyze technical data, support testing, and communicate findings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and technical presentation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of War security clearance, as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other scripting/programming languages.
Experience with software or systems integration, simulation, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Experience with defense, aerospace, radar, command-and-control, sensor, or weapons systems.
Experience analyzing complex system interfaces and system-of-systems architectures.
Military or operational experience with air and missile defense systems.
Experience with Patriot, THAAD, Sentinel, IBCS, Aegis, LTAMDS, IFPC, or related systems.
Experience presenting technical findings, system risks, or recommendations to senior engineering or program leadership.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 10%.
Work Environment
This position is primarily performed in an office and laboratory environment during standard business hours.
Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to support testing or program activities.
Travel may be required on an occasional basis.
Clearance Level
Secret
The salary range for this role is
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.
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. 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. 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.
About AV
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. 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.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.
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.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.
