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Systems Engineer

AeroVironment

AeroVironment

Software Engineering
Huntsville, AL, USA
Posted on Feb 7, 2026

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

Summary
AV is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer, develop, and deliver a cloud native solution for a government customer. The Systems Engineer should have extensive knowledge of the Missile Defense System and Integration Air and Missile Defense mission set to include Blue Force laydowns, components, threats, and Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) mission sets. This position will also act as Product Owner responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver requirements in an Agile environment. This role will work alongside Software/DevOps/System engineers to deliver capability. This role will be up tempo in a cross-functional environment with customer facing interactions. This position is hybrid in Huntsville, AL.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

  • 5 - 8 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)

  • Deep Knowledge of the MDS & IAMD systems

  • Leads Software testing and debugging efforts

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

  • Drives the derivation, decomposition, and validation of engineering requirements across system and software domains.

  • Applies strong working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to guide

  • Translates high-level system concepts into actionable technical direction for Software and DevOps engineering teams.

  • Regularly briefs technical leadership and stakeholder groups, effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.

  • US citizen with a SECRET Clearance

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • Experience with Software development in an agile environment

  • Knowledge with cloud-based technology and services such as Microsoft Azure or AWS

  • Understanding of cloud-based architectures, microservices and platforms

  • Familiar with engineering tools such as Gitlab, Cameo, etc.

  • Some coding experience

  • Experience with C2BMC, IBCS, Aegis, TOC-L


Clearance Level

Secret

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.

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