AeroVironment
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description Summary The Project Engineer II is responsible for the success of project technical deliverables in collaboration with chief engineers, subsystem technical leads, engineering functional managers, and project managers. One works with engineering teams through design, analysis, prototype, integration, troubleshooting and verification and assists in new product launch to production.
Position Responsibilities
Improve product development processes by employing lessons learned and best practices such as modeling and simulation, design reviews, DFMEA, Six Sigma/lean product development, DFX, and customer feedback.
Coordinate cross‑discipline teams through meetings and progress measurement activity to bring distinct, specific projects to completion on time and within budget.
Work on development of subsystem specifications, characterization & performance evaluations in support of system requirements.
Participate in prototype builds, key suppliers, contractors and 3rd party design service providers/consultants.
Drive development of subsystem specifications, characterization, and performance evaluations in support of system requirements.
Work on day‑to‑day technical aspects for the project, including facilitating cross‑discipline decision making, design reviews, defect tracking, engineering tasks/schedule/status management, issue resolution and risk management activities.
Share and introduce tools to improve project engineering excellence.
Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations of data requires a review of a variety of factors.
Normally receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum of 2–5 years of related technical experience in product development.
Proven and demonstrated experience with full product development life cycle from concept to production with a proven track‑record of launching new products to production.
Proven and demonstrated execution of product development methods and best practices.
Experience working within integrated product teams.
Broad‑based technical knowledge and experience to understand and evaluate design and development activity across engineering disciplines.
Ability to analyze the assigned project, break down work into functional disciplines and/or subsystems, and create design/develop plans.
Strong organization, facilitation and negotiation skills.
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Familiarity with aerospace military/defense contracting environment highly desirable.
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and success to deliver products that meet requirements on time and on budget.
Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
Has effective problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
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:
$79,037 - $112,035
ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Armed Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements. U.S. Citizenship required.
Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefits offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
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.
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. We are the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine‑launched reconnaissance drone, and have 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.
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Job Description Summary The Project Engineer II is responsible for the success of project technical deliverables in collaboration with chief engineers, subsystem technical leads, engineering functional managers, and project managers. One works with engineering teams through design, analysis, prototype, integration, troubleshooting and verification and assists in new product launch to production.
Position Responsibilities
Improve product development processes by employing lessons learned and best practices such as modeling and simulation, design reviews, DFMEA, Six Sigma/lean product development, DFX, and customer feedback.
Coordinate cross‑discipline teams through meetings and progress measurement activity to bring distinct, specific projects to completion on time and within budget.
Work on development of subsystem specifications, characterization & performance evaluations in support of system requirements.
Participate in prototype builds, key suppliers, contractors and 3rd party design service providers/consultants.
Drive development of subsystem specifications, characterization, and performance evaluations in support of system requirements.
Work on day‑to‑day technical aspects for the project, including facilitating cross‑discipline decision making, design reviews, defect tracking, engineering tasks/schedule/status management, issue resolution and risk management activities.
Share and introduce tools to improve project engineering excellence.
Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations of data requires a review of a variety of factors.
Normally receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum of 2–5 years of related technical experience in product development.
Proven and demonstrated experience with full product development life cycle from concept to production with a proven track‑record of launching new products to production.
Proven and demonstrated execution of product development methods and best practices.
Experience working within integrated product teams.
Broad‑based technical knowledge and experience to understand and evaluate design and development activity across engineering disciplines.
Ability to analyze the assigned project, break down work into functional disciplines and/or subsystems, and create design/develop plans.
Strong organization, facilitation and negotiation skills.
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Familiarity with aerospace military/defense contracting environment highly desirable.
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and success to deliver products that meet requirements on time and on budget.
Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
Has effective problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
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:
$79,037 - $112,035
ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Armed Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements. U.S. Citizenship required.
Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefits offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
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.
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. We are the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine‑launched reconnaissance drone, and have 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.
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