AeroVironment

AeroVironment

Sr. Principal - GNC Engineer

Moorpark, CA · Principal

No sponsorship$155k-$247kDetected 1 day ago
AlgorithmsProject ManagementExcelSupply ChainPCB DesignSystems EngineeringPower ElectronicsControlsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role

  • As a key member of our innovative team, you will help architect flight algorithms, conduct advanced flight testing, and integrate cutting-edge technologies into real-world solutions.
  • 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").
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Product designs meet technical, performance, and quality requirements
  • System Architecture is defined and flowed down to design teams
  • Partners with senior leadership, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other groups in setting priorities, establishing strategic plans, and addressing issues that cross departmental boundaries
  • Oversees the design, development and validation of the flight control system for current and new products
  • Implements designed flight control algorithms on to the aircraft flight control system hardware
  • Manages and ensures proper integration and validation of the flight control system together with the avionic system.
  • Works on issues that impact design/selling success and addresses future concepts, products or technologies
  • 15+ years' of combined experience in aircraft design and/or project management, GN&C, flight testing, systems engineering and program management
  • Demonstrates knowledge of office software and computer based productivity tools. Demonstrates expertise in engineering processes and design tools
  • Expertise in appropriate design and simulation tools and validation techniques

Requirements

  • Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do.
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • (Required Skills & Experience)
  • Travel within the continental U.S. is required to support flight test operations (up to 20%)

Nice to have

  • Appropriate engineering resources (personnel, equipment, etc.) are identified
  • Project technical progress is tracked and communicated to assess project performance
  • Oversees system interfaces, test and flight test activities from subscale to full scale within perimeter
  • Oversees preparation and execution of the validation of the flight control system including analysis (SIL/HIL/iron bird)
  • Provides mentorship and transfer of knowledge to fellow engineers
  • Ensures risks/issues/opportunities are communicated to affected stakeholders
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Demonstrated hands-on attitude with a broad range of development experience

Compensation

  • $154,500 - $247,250

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.

Company info

  • 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.
  • Founded by legendary innovator Dr.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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 tec
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