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Worker Type Regular Job Description The primary role of the Systems Engineer is to apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement in support of a high-priority Federal Intelligence Program. Key responsibilities will include interacting with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts and regularly communicating with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Position Responsibilities: Apply systems responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288: Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement; Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, lifecycle Model Management,, and Quality Management; Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply. Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts to validate system functionality, configuration, performance, and reliability across IT infrastructure environments. Develop and maintain test documentation, procedures, and scripts to support repeatability, traceability, and compliance with system engineering and cybersecurity requirements. Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations. Independently analyze and recommend alternatives for elements of project s technical design Job Qualifications: An active TS/SCI with Polygraph Bachelor s Degree in a Qualified Engineering Field which includes: Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, and experience. Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience Demonstrated experience with systems engineering activities and preparation of multiple work products in Project and/or Technical Process Areas associated with any of the ISO/IEC 15288 processes. Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $220,00.00 The 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. Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs. 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: avinc.com . We also encourage you to review our company website at 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

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Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement;
Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, lifecycle Model Management,, and Quality Management;
Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply.
Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts to validate system functionality, configuration, performance, and reliability across IT infrastructure environments.
Develop and maintain test documentation, procedures, and scripts to support repeatability, traceability, and compliance with system engineering and cybersecurity requirements.
Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.
Independently analyze and recommend alternatives for elements of project s technical design
An active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience with systems engineering activities and preparation of multiple work products in Project and/or Technical Process Areas associated with any of the ISO/IEC 15288 processes.
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.

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