Systems Architect

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Systems Architect will perform analysis at all levels of the system product, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, deployment, and maintenance. Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Position Responsibilities:

• Apply systems engineering principles and processed throughout the system life cycle phases, Conceptual, Developmental, Production, Deployment, Sustainment, and Retirement of DoD SIGINT and EW systems. This entails:
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Architectural Design and Implementation
  • Integration and Test
  • Validation and Verification
  • Deployment and Maintenance
  • Disposal
  • Risk and Configuration Management
• Communicate with other program personnel, stakeholders, customers, senior executive team.
• Responsible for technical integrity, quality, and completeness of worked performed.
• Ensure system compliance with DoD standards and guidelines.
• Lead and assist with technical and engineering discussions.
• Collaborate with project team members to ensure successful system delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project team members based on independent analysis.
• Develop technical documentation, including system specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (i.e., Systems, Electrical, Computer, etc.) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 10 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role.
• Experience and/or understanding of RF Systems, SIGINT Systems, and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.
• Experience and/or understanding of Agile Development Process.
• Experience in system requirements development, design, integration, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of DoD standards and guidelines.
• Ability to conduct system analysis and trade studies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Requirement Management Systems (i.e. DOORS, ADO Modern Requirements).
• The ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Clearance.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Master's degree in engineering (i.e., Systems, Electrical, Computer, etc.)
• Must be able to provide clear and concise communication (written and oral), as well as provide professional presentations.
• Familiarity with electronics and systems related to image collection and analysis.
• Demonstrates clear oral communication and well-organized documentation skills
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances.
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees.
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision.
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships.
• Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity.
• Active Secret clearance or greater.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

TS/SCI

The salary range for this role is:
$111,500 - $158,025

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.