Senior Applications Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description
 

Summary

The Senior Engineering Applications Analyst, Senior (EAA) is responsible for overseeing the various software systems used as tools to support the work performed by AV’s Engineering organization. Working closely with the Digital Business Technology (DBT) department, the Administrator plans, implements and manages Engineering and company wide applications. This includes business case definition, documentation, requirements, testing, operational guidelines, and training. Ensures accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools. Establishes and maintains security and integrity processes and controls.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of an EAA, including working with users, making system configuration and coding changes as required, implementing system enhancements from analysis through test and delivery, and troubleshooting system issues.
• Work with DBT and Engineering to deploy and maintain engineering software applications and related components in development and production environments. Example systems: Subversion, OKTA, GitLab, Bamboo CI/CD, Agile, SolidWorks PDM, JAMA, etc.
• Develops code to automate deployment, integration and configuration of custom application as well as related third-party software
• Performs production installations and upgrades for customers both on-site and remotely, with ongoing engineering and operations support
• Determines methods and instructions on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
• Serve as point of contact for issues pertaining to Software Tools used by Engineering
• Works with existing or new vendors, consultants, and system integrators to evaluate new software solutions or processes and manages relationships with the providers
• May manage tool budget, licenses & usage, approving tool purchases for Engineering organization, liaise between engineering functional managers to determine future development needs, headcount projections, respective budget, etc. and manage fiscal tool efforts according to plan
• Support tool updates, installations & troubleshooting, working closely with DBT
• Works on problems of any scope where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Develops professional expertise and applies company policies, processes, etc.to resolve a variety of issues relating to the systems.
• Creates and maintains installation guides, operations guides, working procedures, and standards.
• Maintains productive relationships with teams and individuals across the organization.
• Takes the initiative to learn a skill or application that is new to the team and cross-trains other team members
• Lead cross-functional teams and projects to develop new solutions and can effectively evaluate competing solutions and gain consensus and approval of the optimal solution for AV’s business.
• Organizes and leads meetings as required and clearly presents and communicates ideas to a non-technical audience.
• Trains other AV teams and groups in new system capabilities.
• Initiates continuous improvement by gaining support for new ideas and leads project efforts.
• Serves as a recognized, respected, and trusted Engineering Systems expert at AV.
• May represent the Engineering Systems Administrator team to AV senior and executive level management. This includes advising on the nature of current Engineering Systems applications as well as setting strategy for the future direction of related applications and processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems desired (advanced degree preferred) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 8 – 12 years’ experience in integrating and managing multiple engineering development and integration environments with a focus on automation
• Strong background in managing, integrating, configuring, and testing software development, production, and deployment environments
• 5 or more years’ experience working in or supporting high tech engineering users and teams
• Experience integrating and configuring application production and deployment environments.
• Experience supporting and enhancing a PLM application, preferably Oracle Agile or Oracle SCM Cloud is preferred
• Familiarity with industry leading PLM applications and their relative strengths and weaknesses.
• Experience supporting Mechanical/Electrical CAD tools and workgroup PDM applications, preferably SOLIDWORKS PDM.
• Software development (coding) experience in an industry standard language.
• Solid understanding in web-based application architecture.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-based technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise level application installations and upgrades.
• Demonstrated experience in participating in and presenting to cross functional business teams.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Android, C++, CSS, Typescript, WPF

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings
• 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 meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Windows Apps., C# .Net, React/Redux

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$93,371 - $132,300

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. 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 is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.