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InvestedintheMission

Lead Systems Engineer

huntsville, AL

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Job description

Worker Type

Regular

AV is looking for a highly talented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide coordinated communications integration support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Chief Engineer and United Arab Emirates (UAE) THAAD Engineering Lead.

Job Description

Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding the THAAD weapon system with international partners.

Assist Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work.

Assisting with international Tactical Data Link Architecture, attending data link conferences.

Collaborate and coordinate on force design technical efforts with multiple external agencies and stakeholders.

Identify deficiencies and shortcomings in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide options for fixing them.

Document and communicate interim and final technical findings and results in a clear manner that is understandable to senior-level decision makers.

Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges.

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and an Advanced degree may be preferred at this level.

10+ years of professional experience.

Active Secret clearance.

Technical understanding and experience with THAAD.

Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM).

Develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel; exceptional written and verbal skills required.

Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems.

Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or THAAD Program Office work efforts.

Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes.

Desired

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

12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.

Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems (PNT), and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Military experience with Air Defense Artillery, Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M).

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub-contractor and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment.

Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Prior experience within Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.

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:

We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

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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