Jr. Systems Engineer - Space Technologies

AeroVironment

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/02/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

AV is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our SpaceTech Division. We handle the design, development, and manufacturing of space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical solutions for customers across the growing industry of space. The ideal candidate must have experience with electrical systems.

The Systems Engineering Team is responsible for driving success and continuity across all programs while owning a variety of tasks. As a Systems Engineer on this team, you will be involved in:

Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical systems

Supporting the development of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Management Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Integration Plans, and Test Plans

Owning the requirements generation, analysis, decomposition, and review with customers

Analyzing users requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to aid in developing system/subsystem requirements specifications

Managing system requirements and leading design/development activities

Developing system architecture and system design documentation

Communicating with other program personnel, customers, and senior executives

Supporting lab and field acceptance testing

Taking responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility

Supporting division-wide process creation and upkeep

Integrating between different areas of engineering expertise to support design and development

Capturing design and how it satisfies requirements and test readiness

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software, Firmware, Systems, or Industrial Engineering.

2 years' directly related experience.

Experience with tools supporting design, development, modeling, analysis, testing, and delivery of components, assemblies, and systems.

An understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies including PM&P, Mission Assurance verification analyses (e.g., Reliability, Stress Derating, Radiation Effects, etc.).

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in systems, space, or electrical engineering.

5, or more, years directly related experience.

Experience with advanced system engineering tools and software (e.g. CAMEO, Reliance, python, MATLAB, ANSYS).

Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering languages or methods (Sys

ML, OOSEM

).

Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements, including AS9100D.

Demonstrated systems engineering skills preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery.

Demonstrated skills of the development and implementation of Systems Engineering policies, practices, and procedures (e.g. engineering rigor/documentation, MBSE, innovation).

Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

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: 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.

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