Jobs at AeroVironment

Provides systems engineering analysis and scientific support for MDA missile defense capabilities focused on threat discrimination and lethal-object identification. Develops options for discrimination and electronic protection, evaluates technical performance and risks, supports requirements and concepts of operations, models electronic attack and protection, and creates technology maturation plans. Requires extensive radar and systems engineering expertise, an active Secret clearance, and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI access.

Designs, simulates, prototypes, integrates, and tests digital and analog electronic systems for small unmanned aircraft. Responsibilities include PCB architecture and layout, component selection, circuit board bring-up, embedded processor and sensor integration, troubleshooting, documentation, and fabrication and test procedures. The role collaborates cross-functionally with avionics, embedded systems, and RF teams, supports R&D projects, and may participate in flight testing.

Leads a portfolio of domestic and international UAS production programs from proposal through delivery and sustainment. Oversees 5–8 program and project managers, program schedules, budgets, pricing, contracts, technical performance, export compliance, staffing, and customer relationships. Drives proposal strategy, contract negotiations, operational improvements, and cross-functional execution while developing high-performing teams and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

AeroVironment is hosting an engineering hiring event for opportunities in FPGA, DSP, mechanical, platform software, software, hardware, and electronic technician roles supporting Electronic Warfare systems. Attendees can meet engineering leaders, learn about defense programs, explore career opportunities, and ask questions. Roles may require documentation verifying U.S. person status under ITAR/EAR regulations, with some positions requiring current U.S. citizenship.

Supports the design, development, integration, testing, and validation of embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems. Responsibilities include writing C/C++ software for microcontrollers and real-time systems, debugging hardware integrations, using lab equipment, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, participating in reviews and documentation, and assisting with prototype, laboratory, and field testing.

Supports R&D teams developing computer vision and machine learning algorithms for UAV-mounted cameras and robotic platforms. Responsibilities include data preparation, model development, testing, visualization, performance evaluation, error analysis, and deployment strategy research. The intern will write and test software, conduct experiments, analyze datasets, and collaborate on focused design teams in an onsite aerospace and defense environment.

Paid 12-week onsite internship supporting test equipment design, C# test software development, troubleshooting, test planning, test case creation, and functional and performance testing of avionics, propulsion, power conversion, motor control, PCBAs, subsystems, and unmanned aircraft systems. The role involves analyzing test results, collaborating across engineering teams, and providing design-for-testability feedback under mentorship.

Supports aerospace engineering teams designing, prototyping, analyzing, and testing airframe structures and aeromechanical components for UAV systems. Responsibilities include creating SolidWorks models, assisting with mechanical analysis, fabricating prototypes, revising engineering drawings and bills of materials, participating in lab testing and design reviews, and troubleshooting system improvements under senior engineer guidance.

Leads satellite electronics programs from proposal and requirements definition through final product delivery. Develops integrated plans, manages scope, resources, budgets, schedules, risks, issues, opportunities, and change control. Coordinates cross-functional teams, negotiates cost, schedule, quality, and deliverables, tracks performance metrics, communicates with customers and leadership, and ensures execution against program commitments and industry project-management standards.

Lead systems engineering support for THAAD programs involving Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Provides interoperability analysis, communications integration, force design guidance, tactical data link architecture coordination, technical review, stakeholder collaboration, and executive-level reporting. Identifies design deficiencies, recommends solutions, documents findings, and leads technical exchanges with government, contractor, and international partners.

AeroVironment is recruiting for upcoming five-year cybersecurity contract opportunities across database engineering, information systems security, software, systems, cloud, testing, administration, web development, and data science. Team members will support defensive cyber operations, critical infrastructure protection, threat detection, containment, mitigation, systems integration, analytics, information sharing, malware analysis, configuration management, and training development. Positions begin in late 2026 or early 2027 and may require U.S. person status or U.S. citizenship under ITAR and contract requirements.

Support the MDA Chief Engineer by developing and capturing system models using MBSE tools, coordinating with internal and external teams, and advancing interface/interoperability engineering to replace document-driven engineering.

Leads complex development programs and mentors project management professionals. Responsibilities include aligning supply with demand, managing financial reporting and corrective actions, analyzing customer accounts and forecasts, defining organizational data requirements, coordinating product lifecycle transitions, and partnering with production control and supply chain to meet delivery commitments.

Supports the MDA Chief Engineer by transforming engineering and programmatic data into leadership dashboards, schedules, databases, and actionable reports. Develops visualizations for engineering metrics, risks, and technical performance; maintains engineering artifact and action-item databases; manages complex technical schedules; and assists with rapid data calls, technical writing, special studies, and emerging strategic projects.

Operate day-to-day export compliance program: prepare and manage export license applications, maintain product classifications and records, support shipping/imports, deliver training, audit procedures, support international business development and proposals, work with consultants and legal counsel, and implement continuous improvements to ensure ITAR/EAR compliance.

Lead export classification and compliance for assigned product lines, maintain export records, advise engineering and product teams on ITAR/EAR controls, perform jurisdiction and commodity classifications (ECCN, USML, HTS, Schedule B), manage Technical Focal Point Program, support licensing and shipments, coordinate with legal/consultants, and drive continuous improvement in trade compliance processes.

The Operations Project Manager oversees operations throughout the life cycle of programs, ensuring alignment with engineering and production requirements, managing risks, and communicating program status to stakeholders.

Lead and oversee complex, multi-program execution including cost, schedule, scope, risk, and customer alignment. Develop program plans, resource-loaded IMS, budgets/EACs, and manage contractual deliverables and program performance. Mentor PMs, support capture/proposals, run reviews, and ensure compliance with company policies and export/ITAR requirements.

Support MDA Spectrum Management Office with spectrum lifecycle management: maintain frequency authorization trackers, author/system-certify DD1494s, submit frequency requests, resolve EMI, prepare Host Nation Coordination and site survey packets, document SOPs, and maintain operational reports/databases to enable global deployments.

Lead execution of complex, multi-program efforts managing cost, schedule, scope, risk, and program controls. Coordinate PLMs and functional leads, oversee budgets/EAC, resource-loaded schedules, proposals, customer reviews, and mentor other PMs. Support business development and ensure compliance with company processes and export/ITAR requirements.