Technical Integrator

Worker Type

Regular

AV is looking for a highly talented Technical Integrator (Engineer) to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (MDA/DTTS) program office. Your work will cover multiple programs, developing and refining the capabilities of the MDA target systems built to test missile defense systems.

• Work with Program Chief engineer and Chief Product engineers to ensure timely and correct answers to data requests
• Compile weekly staff summaries and briefings
• Work with contractor teams to ensure qualification and flight test events are planned and executed correctly
• Work future mission planning efforts to ensure target portfolios are ready to support flight test campaign needs
• Provide eyes on support for major test and flight events
• Manage ordnance pedigrees (e.g., LSCs) to develop collaborative solutions with stakeholders, and lead the review of ordnance reports to ensure mission success

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
• Minimum of 7+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program
• Must be a US Citizen
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must have experience working with ordnance systems on launch vehicles. Work should include design, production, and testing of systems as described in AIAA S113 or similar standards
• Familiarity with Targets and Countermeasures program office and/or MDA & DoD programs and processes
• Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and produce and present clear, concise, well-organized, and audience-relevant presentations and documents
• Aptitude to review system engineering documentation to ensure specifications meet system needs and are accurate
• Capacity to work independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks

• Experience with Ordnance / destruct charges
• Familiarity with MDA and system engineering processes
• Familiarity with MDA configuration management tools and process

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.

• medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

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Based in California, Aero Vironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul Mac Cready, 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.

Building on a history of technological innovation, Aero Vironment 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. 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.