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Sr. Systems Engineer - Space Technologies

Job in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87190, USA
Listing for: AeroVironment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 91000 - 138750 USD Yearly USD 91000.00 138750.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Worker Type*
* Regular

** Job Description*
* ** Summary*
* AV is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Space Tech Division. We handle the design, development, and manufacturing of space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical solutions for customers across the growing industry of space. The Systems Engineering Team is responsible for driving success and continuity across all programs while owning a variety of tasks.

** Position Responsibilities*
* + Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical systems

+ Leading the development of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Management Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Integration Plans, and Test Plans

+ Owning the requirements generation, analysis, decomposition, and review with customers

+ Analyzing user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to aid in developing system/subsystem requirements specifications

+ Managing system requirements and leading design/development activities

+ Developing system architecture and system design documentation

+ Communicating with other program personnel, customers, and senior executives

+ Supporting lab and field acceptance testing

+ Taking responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility

+ Mentoring other Systems Engineers to help increase team knowledge and expertise

+ Driving division-wide process creation and upkeep

+ Integrating between different areas of engineering expertise to support design and development

+ Capturing design and how it satisfies requirements and test readiness

+ Other duties as assigned

** 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

+ 8 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)

+

Experience with tools supporting design, development, modeling, analysis, testing, and delivery of components, assemblies, and systems

+

Experience with advanced system engineering tools and software (e.g. CAMEO, Reliance, python, MATLAB, ANSYS)

+ Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies including PM&P, Mission Assurance verification analyses (e.g., Reliability, Stress Derating, Radiation Effects, etc.)

+ Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements, including AS9100D

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance

** Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies*
* + Master's degree in systems engineering, space, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or optical systems

+ 10+ years of device engineering experience, preferably encompassing a variety of direct experience across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, optical, electrical, software, firmware, and controls for space capabilities

+ Demonstrated engineering management and team leadership skills, preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery

+ Demonstrated success of the development and implementation of Systems Engineering policies, practices, and procedures (e.g. engineering rigor/documentation, MBSE, innovation)

+ Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

** Physical Demands*
* Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

** Clearance Level*
* No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$91,000 - $138,750

Aero Vironment 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.

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