Virtualization Engineer

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary AV is seeking a highly skilled Virtualization Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our virtualized infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with VMware or Nutanix environments and possess a strong background in enterprise virtualization, system integration, and troubleshooting. You will play a critical role in supporting our business and engineering teams, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable virtual platforms Position Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage virtualization infrastructure using VMware vSphere, Nutanix, or similar platforms. Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot virtual machines, storage, and networking to ensure maximum stability and performance. Perform system upgrades, patching, and migrations across virtual environments. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver tailored virtualization solutions. Ensure compliance with security policies, backup procedures, and disaster recovery plans. Maintain documentation for architecture, procedures, and configurations. Evaluate new virtualization technologies and recommend improvements to optimize infrastructure. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems 3+ years of hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and /or Nutanix platform administration Deep knowledge of virtualization concepts, hypervisors, storage, and networking in virtual environments. Experience with enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions for virtual infrastructures. Proficient with system monitoring, performance tuning, and security controls. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to document technical processes. An active TS/SCI with

Polygraph Salary Range:

$102,000 - $255,000 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. This is a pipeline requisition posted in advance of approved headcount for future hiring needs.

Note:

Our team is always interested in speaking with exceptional candidates though please note this is a Pipeline posting with more of an eye towards our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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.

ITAR About AV:

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don't just build defense technology—we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the

U.S., AV

delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we're not building history, we're building what's next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV. Careers at AeroVironment