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Lead Systems Engineer

Job in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87101, USA
Listing for: AeroVironment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 111500 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 111500.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

AV is seeking a Lead 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:

$111,500 - $170,000

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.

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”).…

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