Lead Systems Engineer – RF Engineering

Lead Systems Engineer – Space RF Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Team

We’re seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead Systems Engineer to join our Space RF Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Team. Our programs will revolutionize how we connect with satellite assets, enabling faster and more secure data transmission. You will be a key member of a team performing and leading systems engineering tasks for multiple projects and supporting continuous improvement of our formal Systems Engineering (SE) capabilities.

• Capture and manage product requirements, leading or supporting other standard SE efforts in support of our commercial product lines.
• Work with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and RF team to understand, develop, and document customer needs and system requirements.
• Collaborate with RF engineers to derive subsystem requirements.
• Support system verification and validation efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation using Word, Excel, and CAMEO.
• Participate in company and customer reviews.
• Support other engineering disciplines in problem solving and impact analysis.
• Provide full SE life cycle support for changes to product baselines for specific customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of the INCOSE SE Handbook and/or ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023.

• Degree in systems engineering.
• INCOSE certification (ASEP, CSEP or ESEP).
• Experience in model‑based systems engineering (MBSE), especially requirements diagrams and linkage to designs.

• Ability to work in an office and production environment.
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone (frequent).

TS/SCI clearance required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance, is desired.

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR, or be approved for an export license by the governing agency. U.S. citizenship is required.

$111,500 – $170,000

Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown. For more information, visit

Aero Vironment, 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.