Aerospace Engineer II

About the role

Worker Type

Regular

Summary

We are looking for an Aerospace Engineer II to join the Innovation Center in Huntsville to design, prototype, integrate, and test Unmanned Systems and Munitions. These development efforts require system-level thinking and collaboration across disciplines, technology areas, and product lines.

Position Responsibilities

• Requirements definition
• Conceptual design
• Development/Prototyping
• Subsystem and system testing
• Flight testing
• Troubleshooting
• Data analysis
• Supporting design reviews and other technical meetings

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor of Science in any of the following fields: Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience with aircraft, unmanned systems, and/or munitions
• Experience in:
• Aircraft performance estimation
• Aircraft sizing evaluation
• Test data analysis
• MATLAB
• Ability to travel 10-25%

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Master's Degree is a plus
• Relevant hands-on experience is highly preferred (design/build/fly, RC aircraft, pilot)
• Experience in the following areas is a plus:
• Modeling and simulation
• Flight test
• Stability and control
• Autopilot tuning
• Fixed wing RC/UAS or racing quad pilot
• Solidworks
• Must be a team player and collaborate effectively
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meeting project/company objectives.
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and lab equipment (Frequent)
• Travel: 10-25% travel is expected to support meetings and test events.
• Clearance Level
• No Clearance
• The salary range for this role is: $74,500 - $126,500

Additional information

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.
• Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Itar

U.S. Citizenship required