Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
370 SW Scrum Master and Engineering Manager
Being on the AV team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation, not just occasionally, but every single day. Together, we are leading the transformation of modern warfare, and each AV employee plays a key role. That's why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We're committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting edge. Having fun doing it with a team that feels like family across AV Nation is the ultimate perk. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us. Are you ready to launch a career at AV?
If you are seeking a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual, then come be a part of our leadership team and all programs supported across the division. We are producing a cutting edge advanced Command and Control system that requires a SW Test Engineer with experience in the CUAS C2 domain.
Job Overview:
We are looking for a Software Scrum Master & Engineering Manager to lead our high-performing development team through the full software lifecycle. In this role, you will balance technical resource management with Agile advocacy to ensure the delivery of scalable, business-aligned solutions.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with intermediate to expert knowledge in the Air Traffic Management (ATM), Ground-based Detect & Avoid (GBDAA), and Counter UAS (C-UAS) ecosystems. We are looking for a leader who can bridge the gap between high-level strategy and tactical execution, expertly resolving bottlenecks to sustain project momentum. You will utilize your organizational insight to handle multifaceted stakeholder demands while ensuring on-time delivery of all project requirements.
What You Will Do:
This position is central to driving the execution of technical plans, ensuring that all project elements are prioritized and delivered per the set requirements. The role will include the following activities:
· Facilitate Agile-based project activities: Ensure that all Agile ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) are effectively carried out. Protect the team from external distractions and eliminate impediments to progress.
· Technical Stewardship: Interpret and communicate the technical director's plans to the team, ensuring alignment and understanding. Define system architecture, coding standards, and engineering best practices. Oversee code quality, technical debt, and the integration of modern tools like AI-augmented development workflows.
· Stakeholder & Resource Management: Collaborate with Product Owners to refine backlogs and align technical requirements with product roadmaps. Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines while providing data-driven status reports to executive leadership.
· Monitor & Improve: Manage and verify all requirements, test plans, demo preparations, bug lists, and IRAD (Independent Research and Development) work. Sign off on completed work after thorough validation, ensuring all tasks meet the specified standards. Keep a detailed account of project status updates and facilitate the smooth progress of all project activities. Foster a "fail fast, learn fast" culture, using agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time) to drive team efficiency and innovation.
· Strategic Planning & Business Development: Assist in aligning product development cycles and performance benchmarks with the broader company strategy. Work with business development teams to draft winning proposals and maintain strong customer relations.
Position Requirements:
· Experience: Minimum of 7+ years in a relevant project management or Scrum Master role, preferably in a technical or engineering environment.
· Educational background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline from an accredited institution.
· Skills:
Preferred Qualifications:
· Certification in Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certifications.
· Familiarity with project management and issue tracking tools such as Jira or Trello.
· Proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
· Domain knowledge in ATM, GBDAA, and/or C-UAS.
Salary Range: $124,370 - $176,400
The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors, including but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity, as well as alignment with market data.
Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.
Clearance Level
The salary range for this role is:
$124,370 - $176,400AeroVironment 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.
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