Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

AV is hiring a Defense of Guam 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. A background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices is preferred.

• 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:

• Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field

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

• 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 Enterprise Task Management System 2 (ETMS2) 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

Clearance Level

 

Secret

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.

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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required