Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Senior or Principal) **Company:** The Boeing Company Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) Space and Launch Division seeks a **Space** **Communications Payload Systems Engineer (Senior or Principal)** to join the Payload Systems Engineering team in **El Segundo CA.** The Space Intelligence & Weapon Systems Team creates the next-generation products and services for the BDS business unit.  We work with commercial government and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment concept development proposal writing requirement development design build integration test and demonstration of products in their relevant environments. The Space Communications Payload Systems Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to design develop and deliver state-of-the-art communication systems for space-based applications for commercial civil and or national security programs. This position will work with a highly motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. This role project assignments typically span the complete program life cycle from internal trades concept studies and system definition to satellite development launch and on-orbit operations and test. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Senior and Principal Level Engineers. **Primary Responsibilities:** - Lead the design and development of next generation RF digital and or optical satellite communications systems and payload architectures - Lead trade studies and generate proposals - Partner with customers on system of systems solutions - Lead the definition and verification of space communication system requirements and interfaces - Perform system-level CONOPS development functional analysis RF and Optical performance analysis and decomposition - Lead system-level integration and validation - Lead the analyses and simulations effort for space communication systems including: link analysis signal distortion system capacity reliability and performance - Develop analysis tools using MATLAB and object-oriented software platforms - Develop and verify system algorithms that meet functional and performance requirements - Oversees the design and build of multiple satellite and avionics units from internal teams and external suppliers that meet defined requirements and interfaces - Ensures satellite units follow proper test validation and qualification processes for space applications - Perform hardware procurement design reviews and unit sell-off - Perform system test preparation execution troubleshooting and verification - Support stakeholder needs through analysis technical performance measures (TPM) definition requirements analysis and allocation & definition for subcontractors utilizing Cameo JIRA and Confluence **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills Experience):** - Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement - 9+ years of Systems Engineering on aerospace platforms or similar highly regulated products - 9+ years of systems engineering experience involving system requirements functional decomposition and allocation integrated design analysis and verification - 9+ years of experience with communications systems design and analysis **Preferred (Desired) Qualifications:** - Level 5: Typically 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications - Level 6: Typically 20+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. - Experience in customer requirements development system requirements and CONOPs development - Experience with digital communications - Experience working on satellite or space-based payloads - Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theory - Experience working across multiple disciplines in a rapid development environment - Experience with Matlab Simulink and C++ **Additional Information:** This worksite participates in Boeing’s optional 9 80 schedule rotation.  9 80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9-hour shifts 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off. **Drug-Free Workplace:** Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. **Conflict of Interest:** Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) process. At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range for (Senior) Level 5: $176 800 - $239 200 Summary pay range for (Principal) Level 6: $210 800 - $285 200 **Language Requirements:** Not Applicable **Education:** Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent **Relocation:** This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. **Export Control Requirement:** This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee. **Safety Sensitive:** This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. **Security Clearance:** This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) **Visa Sponsorship:** Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. **Contingent Upon Award Program** This position is not contingent upon program award **Shift:** Shift 1 (United States of America) **Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud** - [Recruitment Fraud Warning](http: www.boeing.com careers recruitment-fraud-warning.page) Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 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**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The **Sr. Electrical Engineer** designs develops and maintains electrical control systems and or components to required specifications focusing on economy safety reliability quality and sustainability. In this role one selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability and determines design approaches and parameters. The Electrical Engineer conducts general engineering and design of electronic systems on small unmanned aircraft vehicles. In this role one performs detailed design documentation testing of electronic and mechanical components equipment and subsystems. **Position Responsibilities** - Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. Performs electronic engineering support activities on R&D projects - Coordinates manufacturing construction installation maintenance support documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications codes and design requirements - Inspects completed installations and observes operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational & safety standards - Works with avionics embedded systems and Radio Frequency (RF) links. Supports Flight Test operations as needed - Troubleshoots complex systems. Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions. Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks - Performs design and analysis tasks under general supervision and may be involved in developing budgets estimating labor material and construction costs. Demonstrates familiarity with HDL programming C C++ PCB design process and UAV subsystems along with associated software - Assesses root cause to critical issues and contributes to sustainability and reliability of products. Consistent in demonstrating ability to research and re-engineer to propose alternate solutions to issues. Demonstrates full understanding & knowledge of engineering principles within the specific technical discipline - Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors.  Makes decisions that have direct impact on project costs & schedule.  Makes complex design decisions to meet stated requirements - Provides technical supervision across disciplines and leads a small team or project to accomplish established goals. May supervise the activities of others (Team Lead) - Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience - Minimum of 8 – 12 years of relevant experience - Proficient with office software computer-based productivity tools and other software tools in one's area of expertise - Experienced using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout - Experienced in one or more areas: Radio Frequency (RF) embedded control FPGA - Experienced with power electronics including motors and Battery Technology (lead acid Nickel metal hybride & Lithium ion) - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems - Demonstrated familiarity of common industry protocols (LVDS I2C HDMI UART SPI CAN USB) - Knowledge of Engineering fundamentals mathematics physics & material properties - Some travel may be required in support of flight test operations (up to 30%) - Must have a clean driving record **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** - Advanced degree is preferred - Flight test or R C (Remote Control) experience a plus hands-on experience with tools a plus - Demonstrates familiarity with Small UAV subsystems and associated software a plus - Uses professional concepts & company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. - Works well independently & complies with company policies and procedures - 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 - Focused on teamwork collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests **Physical Demands** - Ability to work in an office (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: $118 107 - $167 475 AeroVironment 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”). In order to comply with the requirements of the 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](http: www.avinc.com) to learn more about us. Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please. **About AV:** **AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.** We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history we’re building what’s next. **If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed scale and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.** _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._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Fixed Term (Fixed Term) **Job Description** **Summary** At AV we understand that a valuable internship should provide meaningful learning and real-world experience. Our Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and scientists gaining hands-on exposure to the technologies and challenges that drive our industry. Interns contribute directly to active projects developing practical skills and building professional relationships in a collaborative environment as a valued member of the team. Our internship program is highly selective ensuring that each intern receives personalized mentorship and opportunities to engage deeply with our engineering teams. We’re seeking motivated students with an interest in electrical engineering and RF technologies to assist in developing and testing custom solutions for next-gen radar phased array telemetry radio and perimeter intrusion detection systems. **Responsibilities** - Work with a team of engineers scientists and project managers. - Perform technology research including trade studies and comparative analysis. - Assist in design and testing of prototype and production systems using open-source custom and proprietary software packages. - Utilize configuration management tools to document and iterate upon software under development. - Conduct field testing and evaluation of components systems and products. **Requirements** - Must be a high school graduate. - Must be a US Citizen. - Currently enrolled or recently completed post-secondary program in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field. - Willing and able to work on-site at the Germantown MD AV office for the duration of the internship. - Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. - Strong background and interest in one or more of: software development embedded software development software testing data analysis. **Desired Skills** We are looking to hire multiple interns to support a variety of projects so experience in any of the following areas is desired: - Experience with frontend (e.g. React JavaFX) and backend development and or integration. - Familiarity with REST APIs and web frameworks. - Skills with DevOps CI CD automated testing and or Docker. - Competency in unit testing and debugging. - Familiarity with GitHub and or GitLab. - Proficiency with object-oriented programming (e.g. Java JavaScript C++ Python) with the ability to write clean well-documented code. - Experience in software test design and integration. - Competency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel or MATLAB. - Participation in extracurricular student engineering competitions. **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 (Constant) **Hourly Rate Range: $20 - $25** **Clearance Level** No Clearance **ITAR Requirement:** _T_ _his 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 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](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. 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. **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._ **ITAR**... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** AV is seeking skilled and adaptable FPGA engineers to work as members of a multi-disciplinary team supporting m multiple technology areas. Our Space Tech division develops high-performance electromechanical electro-optical control and communication systems. These solutions include digital signal processing algorithms deployed using System on Chip (SoC) or Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in combination with General Purpose Processors (GPPs) and microcontrollers. **On any given day the selected candidate may be asked to:** ·    Develop and maintain general-purpose and mission specific RTL Firmware ·    Develop and maintain firm ware for peripheral interfaces ·    Analog to Digital Converters ·    Digital to Analog Converters ·    Serial links and communication interfaces (SpaceWire SPI CameraLink 1Gb+ Ethernet MIL-1553B) ·    Develop and maintain automated FPGA firmware platform build scripts ·    Deploy firmware to physical devices ·    Architect and develop firmware for space electronics including FPGAs microcontrollers and RTOS-based systems. ·    Optimize embedded software for radiation-hardened and high-reliability environments. ·    Conduct system integration testing and validation of firmware in simulated and real-world aerospace conditions. ·    Support compliance with space industry standards (NASA ESA MIL-STD). **Required Qualifications:** ·    Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or computer science. ·    2 - 3 years of professional experience designing using hardware description languages (VHDL or Verilog) ·    Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. **Preferred Qualifications:** ·    Some experience using Xilinx devices (Zynq Virtex Kintex) and toolchains (Vivado ISE) and or Microchip devices (RTAX ProASIC RTG4) and toolchains (Libero). ·    Some experience doing firmware development in embedded systems preferably for aerospace or space applications. ·    Knowledge of (serial) communication protocols and standards. ·    Familiarity with multiple clock-domain digital design techniques. ·    Familiarity with in-system debuggers and logic analyzers. ·    Familiarity with designing and managing FPGA physical constraints. ·    Familiarity with Tool Command Language (TCL). ·    Proven demonstrated experience taking VHDL or Verilog designs to a hardware environment. ·    Familiarity with the Xilinx SoC devices. ·    Familiarity with FPGA floorplanning techniques. ·    Familiarity with Xilinx System Generator. ·    Familiarity with other computing languages (C C++ Python Java). ·    Familiarity with verification techniques including linting and constrained random testing. ·    Knowledge of RTOS bare-metal firmware and hardware-software co-design. ·    Experience working with hardware accelerators and space communication protocols. ·    Familiarity with other synthesis and simulation environments (Synopsys Aldec). **Clearance Level** No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $88 500 - $125 475 AeroVironment 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:** _T_ _his 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 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](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. 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. **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._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The Sr. Electrical Engineer designs develops and maintains electrical designs for digital and analog boards for avionics control systems RF batteries and or components to required specifications focusing on economy safety reliability quality and sustainability. In this role one selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability and determines design approaches and parameters. The Electrical Engineer conducts general engineering and design of electronic systems on small unmanned aircraft vehicles. In this role one performs detailed design documentation testing of electronic and mechanical components equipment and subsystems. **Position Responsibilities:** - Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. Performs electronic engineering support activities on R&D projects - Coordinates manufacturing construction installation maintenance support documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications codes and design requirements - Inspects completed installations and observes operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational & safety standards - Works with avionics embedded systems battery and Radio Frequency (RF) links. Supports Flight Test operations as needed - Troubleshoots complex systems. Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions. Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks - Performs design and analysis tasks under general supervision and may be involved in developing budgets estimating labor material and construction costs. Demonstrates familiarity with HDL programming C C++ PCB design process and UAV subsystems along with associated software - Assesses root cause to critical issues and contributes to sustainability and reliability of products. Consistent in demonstrating ability to research and re-engineer to propose alternate solutions to issues. Demonstrates full understanding & knowledge of engineering principles within the specific technical discipline - Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors.  Makes decisions that have direct impact on project costs & schedule.  Makes complex design decisions to meet stated requirements - Provides technical supervision across disciplines and leads a small team or project to accomplish established goals. May supervise the activities of others (Team Lead) - Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):** - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience - Minimum of 8 – 12 years of relevant experience - Proficient with office software computer-based productivity tools and other software tools in one's area of expertise - Experienced using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout for boards and flex circuits - Experience with high-speed traces for designs including Microprocessors SOCs FPGAs - Experience with power circuit design using DC DC Regulators Switchers - Experienced in one or more areas: Radio Frequency (RF) embedded control FPGA - Experienced with power electronics including motors and Battery Technology (lead acid Nickel metal hybride & Lithium ion) - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems - Demonstrated familiarity of common industry protocols (LVDS I2C HDMI UART SPI CAN USB Ethernet SERDES MIPI)Hands on experience using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes DVMs Spectrum Analyzers and Soldering - Knowledge of Engineering fundamentals mathematics physics & material properties - Some travel may be required in support of flight test operations (up to 30%) - Must have a clean driving record **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:** - Advanced degree is preferred - Flight test or R C (Remote Control) experience a plus hands-on experience with tools a plus - Demonstrates familiarity with Small UAV subsystems and associated software a plus - Uses professional concepts & company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. - Works well independently & complies with company policies and procedures - 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 - Focused on teamwork collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests **Physical Demands:** - Ability to work in an office (Constant) - Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) **Special Requirements:** - **_U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or_** _asylee refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required._ - **O** ccasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. **Clearance Level** No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $118 107 - $167 475 AeroVironment 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”). In order to comply with the requirements of the 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](http: www.avinc.com) to learn more about us. Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please. **About AV:** **AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.** We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history we’re building what’s next. **If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed scale and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.** _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._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** As a **Software Engineer III - Autonomy** you will work within a fast-moving collaborative Agile development environment focused on developing autonomy-related software capabilities. In this role you will plan design develop and test software systems that enable autonomous behaviors decision-making and mission execution for complex platforms. The position emphasizes algorithm development system integration and reliable operation in real-world environments. **Position Responsibilities** - Works within a defined software life cycle development process - Understands system-level requirements and autonomy concepts; participates in software and algorithm design reviews - Creates software and algorithm design documentation in accordance with software process requirements and guidance from Senior Engineers - Implements autonomy-related software components according to coding standards; writes unit tests and validates software according to the defined process - Contributes to process improvement efforts related to autonomy software development and testing - Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget - Supports the development of autonomy algorithms derived from detailed software and system requirements (e.g. control decision logic state machines planning or perception-adjacent logic) - Works closely with cross-functional teams—including systems controls perception and UI engineers—to integrate autonomy software across multiple programs - Supports reuse of autonomy-related software components across different platforms and products - Operates in a continuous learning environment under moderate supervision; provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers - Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable technical and operational factors - Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** - Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Math or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience. - Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in Linux application software development. Object Oriented Design experience is required. - Expertise in C++ and Matlab or other robotic simulation environments. - Experience with Git or similar source control system. - Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code. - Experience developing or integrating autonomy-related algorithms such as control logic state machines behavior trees and or decision management techniques. - Works well in a small team. **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** - Advanced degree is preferred. - Experience with RTI or other DDS based middlewares. - Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required. - Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git SVN) in production environments including professional practices such as commit hygiene branch management and collaborative workflows. - Experience with underwater robotics autonomous systems UAS or related domains is strongly preferred. - Experience with or use of AI in autonomous system mission management and execution. - Experience in exposure to underwater perception or perception in general. - Experience with simulation testing or validation of autonomous behaviors. - Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process. - Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management. - Demonstrates understanding of object-oriented design data structures databases and operating systems; basic knowledge of networking is preferred. - Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for solving autonomy-related software problems. - Demonstrates effective listening questioning clarifying and summarizing skills to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings. - Demonstrates understanding of the overall system design and how assigned autonomy-related tasks contribute to system behavior. - Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of responsibilities. - 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 continuously improving individual and team performance. - 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 environment (Constant) - Required to stand and sit 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: $107 370 - $152 250 AeroVironment 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:** _T_ _his 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 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](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. 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. **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._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** As a **Software Engineer III - Robotics Generalist ** you will work within a fast-moving collaborative Agile development environment to design develop and test software for robotic systems. This role focuses on building and integrating software across perception control autonomy and system infrastructure to support reliable robotic behavior in real-world environments. Engineers in this role work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust maintainable robotic software for new products and enhancements. **Position Responsibilities** - Works within a defined software life cycle development process. - Understands robotic system requirements and participates in software and system design reviews. - Creates software design documentation in accordance with software process requirements and guidance from Senior Engineers. - Implements robotic software components according to coding standards; writes unit tests and validates software according to the defined process. - Contributes to process improvement efforts related to robotic software development testing and deployment. - Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget. - Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software and system requirements including control state estimation autonomy or perception-adjacent logic. - Works closely with cross-functional teams (software electrical mechanical systems and test) to integrate software across robotic platforms. - Supports reuse of robotic software components across different programs and products. - Operates in a continuous learning environment under moderate supervision; provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. - Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable technical and operational factors. - Other duties as assigned. **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** - Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Math or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience - Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in Linux application software development. Object Oriented Design experience is required. - Significant experience in C++. Able to contribute to core design tradeoffs of why one implementation might be advantageous over another. - Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code. - Experience with Git or similar source control systems. - Works well in a small team. **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** - Advanced degree is preferred - Experience with RTI or other DDS based middlewares. - Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required. - Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git SVN) in production environments including professional practices such as commit hygiene branch management and collaborative workflows. - Experience working with underwater robotic systems. - Experience working across multiple robotics domains such as autonomy perception controls or system integration. - Experience standing up CI CD infrastructure. - Experience developing testing or deploying software on real robotic hardware is strongly preferred. - Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management. - Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process. - Demonstrates understanding of object-oriented design data structures databases operating systems and basic networking concepts. - Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for solving complex system-level robotics problems. - Demonstrates effective listening questioning clarifying and summarizing skills to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings. - Demonstrates understanding of the robotic system being developed and how assigned tasks contribute to overall system behavior. - Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of responsibilities. - 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 continuously improving individual and team performance. - 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 environment (Constant) - Required to stand and sit 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: $107 370 - $152 250 AeroVironment 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:** _T_ _his 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 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](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. 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. **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._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Job Summary** The primary role of the Software Engineer is to design develop and maintain secure misison critical software solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers and analysts to deliver scalable high-quality applications that support mission operations. **Position Responsibilities** - Design develop test and deploy software applications - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. - Researching new technologies understanding emerging challenges to mission critical solutions and quick reaction problem identification and resolutions - Write clean maintainable and efficient code following secure coding best practices - Participate in code reviews debugging and performance optimization - Integrate software with existing systems APIs and data sources - Support software throughout the full lifecycle including enhancements maintanence and troubleshooting - Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing - Work within agile or hybrid development environments **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** - Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering or related field is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience - A minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering. - Experience with one or more programing languages such as Java C++ C# Python or Javascript - Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SLDC) and agile methodologies - Experience developing software in secure or regulated environments - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communciate technical concepts clearly - An active TS SCI with polygraph **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** - Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React Angular or Vue.js - Back-end development experience using Spring Boot .NET Node.js or Django - Familiarity with cloud and hybrid environments including AWS Azure or Google Cloud Platform - Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes - Familiarity with agile development tools including Jira and Confluence - Knowledge of DevSecOps practices CI CD pipelines and tools (GitLab Jenkins GitHub) - Familiarity with Linux Unix environments and scripting (Bash Powershell) **Salary Range: $118 000 - $220 000** The AV pay ranges for these job levels are a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including but not limited to level of position job responsibilities geographic location scope of relevant work experience educational background certifications contract-specific affordability organizational requirements alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with the market. _This is a pipeline requisition posted in advance of approved headcount for future hiring needs._ Note: Our team is always interested in speaking with exceptional candidates though please note this is a Pipeline posting with more of an eye towards our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted. **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”). 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](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. 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. **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._ **ITAR**... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The DevSecOps Engineer will support the Infrastructure and Capabilities teams in building and maintaining an integrated DevSecOps environment that enables dynamic course delivery. This role focuses on configuring and managing development testing and production environments as well as preparing testing and deploying tools and services used across the program. It’s an excellent fit for a DevSecOps engineer—or a software engineer with DevOps experience—who thrives in collaborative fast‑moving environments. **Position Responsibilities** - Administer and harden on‑premise systems including VMs storage and database hosts - Collaborate with development teams to streamline build and deployment processes - Communicate complex infrastructure concepts effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences - Configure supporting services and coordinate access for development teams and end users - Contribute to documentation and logic data flow design for new and existing programs - Continuously improve automation monitoring and security toolchains - Deploy and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Helm - Deploy troubleshoot and analyze systems and services supporting course delivery - Design implement and maintain secure CI CD pipelines across multiple environments - Document runbooks playbooks and system diagrams to support operational consistency - Implement identity and access management best practices including secrets management and RBAC - Integrate security scanning and compliance checks into CI CD workflows - Maintain multiple Kubernetes clusters across build test and production environments - Manage and optimize container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm - Monitor and analyze system and application performance using enterprise observability tools - Perform system modeling simulation and analysis to support infrastructure planning - Support incident response and vulnerability management through analysis and remediation - Validate products and manage deployments to ensure reliability and readiness - Verify program accuracy through testing and debugging using sample data and structured test processes **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** - Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science or related field is required or equivalent combination of education and experience - 5+ years of  applicable software development experience - Experience developing in Ruby Ruby on Rails Python C++ JavaScript TypeScript. - Experience with SQL NoSQL databases (MySQL MongoDB preferred). - Experience with Agile methodologies. - Proficiency in web UI design using HTML CSS AJAX JSON XML JavaScript TypeScript JQuery or similar. - Working knowledge of Windows and Linux platforms. - TS SCI with Polygraph **Certification** - Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification. **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** - Ability to explain complex abstraction layers and troubleshooting steps. - Ability to work independently while coordinating with team workflows. - Experience with virtual machine hosting environments such as ESXi vCenter (VMware vSphere vCenter). - Experience with scripting languages including PowerShell Bash PowerCLI API scripting Python Go. - Experience implementing STIG guidance and system hardening. - Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence Jira Bitbucket). - High attention to detail enthusiasm and initiative. - Strong analytical and root‑cause problem‑solving skills. - Strong communication documentation and requirements‑gathering skills for collaboration with team members and customers. - Willingness to work flexible or overtime hours including some weekends. **Salary Range: $162 000 - $200 000** The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including but not limited to level of position job responsibilities geographic location scope of relevant work experience educational background certifications contract-specific affordability organizational requirements alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data. **Clearance Level** Top Secret with Poly **ITAR Requirement:** _T_ _his 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 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](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. 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. **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._ **ITAR**... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The Manufacturing Engineering Team within our Space Technologies area is responsible for developing and scaling assembly integration and test operations for next-generation space systems including optical payloads laser communication terminals and space-qualified hardware for satellite and orbital applications. As a critical member of the team the **Optical Manufacturing Engineer** will serve as the technical leader translating optical system designs (e.g. for laser comms imaging or stabilization payloads) from development into a sustainable high-yield production environment. You will collaborate closely with design engineers test engineers systems engineers and cross-functional teams to establish optical manufacturing processes and work instructions --from component assembly through final integration and qualification for space environments. This role is ideal for hands-on engineers who thrive on building and testing complex high-precision optical products in cleanroom settings and take a methodical innovative approach to pioneering and scaling production for defense and space missions. This is a full-time in-office position based in our **Albuquerque NM** facility. On any given day the selected candidate may be asked to: - Support the Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) of optical payloads and space-qualified systems including laser communication terminals and imaging stabilization hardware - Develop document optical assembly procedures and work instructions including precise metrology alignment (warm cold) bonding and performance testing in simulated space conditions - Design develop and implement mechanical electrical tooling fixtures and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for optical assembly and test in cleanroom environments - Perform analysis of measured data for alignment calibration characterization and environmental qualification; monitor production metrics and yield - Drive timely resolution of non-conformances (NCRs) conduct root cause analysis implement corrective actions and lead continuous improvement initiatives - Provide critical Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback to optical mechanical and systems design teams - Provide technical oversight for external vendors and suppliers involved in optical component fabrication coatings and assembly - Participate in training production technicians to transition manufacturing lines from R&D prototyping to scaled production - Recommend facilities capital equipment and process improvements to scale space-qualified manufacturing operations **Required Skills & Experience** - Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Optics (Optomechanical) Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical field - 6 years total relevant experience of which 3 years directly in the assembly integration alignment and test of complex optical instruments telescopes laser systems or space-based payloads - Hands-on experience with complex optomechanical assembly precision alignment integration and bonding in cleanroom environments (ISO Class 5 or better) - Experience leveraging technical software for design analysis and test (e.g. Zemax MATLAB Python LabView and or C C++) - Expertise in reading technical drawings and using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software to develop tooling and fixtures - Experience defining and implementing manufacturing processes in a production environment including New Product Introduction (NPI) for high-reliability systems - Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance **Desired Skills & Experience** - Experience with space-qualified optical systems laser communications directed energy optics fiber optics and or hyperspectral multispectral imaging payloads - Experience implementing successful continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) in high-reliability manufacturing - Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software - Experience across the space flight program lifecycle (design through on-orbit operations and qualification) - Knowledge of MIL-STD NASA or DoD standards for space hardware - Additional education or certifications in relevant engineering or scientific fields - Solid interpersonal skills and a collaborative hands-on attitude for working effectively with cross-functional multi-disciplinary teams - Excellent attention to detail and technical writing skills for creating detailed procedures test plans and data summaries **Physical Demands** - Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) - Ability to sit stand stoop reach lift (up to 10 lbs.) bend etc. - Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer. **Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance** - Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant) - May have some exposure to outside environment - May require travel to other local work site **Clearance Level** No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $111 500 - $158 025 AeroVironment 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”). In order to comply with the requirements of the 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](http: www.avinc.com) to learn more about us. Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please. **About AV:** **AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.** We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history we’re building what’s next. **If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed scale and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.** _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._ **ITAR**... 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**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Job Summary** The primary role of the Software Engineer is to develop maintain and enhance complex and diverse software systems. Responsibilities will include processing-intensive analytics novel algorithm development manipulation of extremely large data sets real-time systems and business management information systems based upon documented requirements to advance mission priorities. **Positions Responsibilities:** - Develop maintain and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g. processing-intensive analytics novel algorithm development manipulation of extremely large data sets real-time systems and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. - Review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. - Resolve software problem reports. - Utilize software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. - Provide specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware software tradeoffs software reuse use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) Government Off­ the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. - Debug existing software and correct defects. - Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards. - Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features. - Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments. - Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories. - Write or review software and system documentation. - Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces queries. - Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards. - Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components. - Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas. - Modify existing software to correct errors to adapt to new hardware or to improve its performance. - Design develop and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design. - Build applications using specified programming language per the development requirements. **Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Math or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience - Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development. - Experience analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements. - Experience in development for Windows or UNIX applications using scripting languages (e.g. C C++ C# Java and as Python). - Experience in build and deploy technologies (e.g. Artifactory Docker Terraform Ansible Packer). - Experience with Cl CD tools (e.g. Jenkins and Bamboo) and building automated Cl CD pipelines. - An active TS SCI with Polygraph **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** - Experience leading technical software teams - Background working in fast-paced cleared environments - Strong communication and documentation skills **Salary Range:**$150 000 – $190 000 The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including but not limited to level of position job responsibilities geographic location scope of relevant work experience educational background certifications contract-specific affordability organizational requirements alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data. **Clearance Level** Top Secret with Poly **ITAR Requirement:** _T_ _his 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 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](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. 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. **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._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required... Click to read more.

Role DescriptionAt Dropbox we believe in simplifying the way people work together. Our engineers build the technology that powers seamless collaboration for hundreds of millions of users worldwide. As a Staff Engineer focused on Dropbox Sync you will play a pivotal role in shaping the reliability scalability and future direction of one of Dropbox’s most critical systems.You will partner with Product Managers Engineering Managers and other senior technical leaders to deliver platform improvements that directly impact customers and enable future innovation. You’ll balance short-term execution with long-term architectural investments ensuring Dropbox’s sync experience continues to set the standard for simplicity and trust.As a Staff Engineer you’ll thrive if you love tackling ambiguity operating with autonomy and driving technical strategy across teams. This role offers the opportunity for substantial technical ownership senior leadership exposure and the chance to leave a lasting mark on Dropbox’s core product experience.Our Engineering Career Framework is viewable by anyone outside the company and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more here.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and deliver high-impact technical solutions that scale to millions of daily active users.Shape technical direction by evaluating tradeoffs between speed quality and long-term maintainability across projects.Partner cross-functionally with Product Design and Engineering peers to align on priorities and execute against critical business objectives.Lead technical initiatives that modernize core sync systems improve performance and reduce customer-reported issues.Mentor and elevate other engineers through design reviews code reviews and sharing best practices.Influence org-wide engineering standards by advocating for high-quality systems design operational excellence and pragmatic decision-making.Contribute to culture by participating in hiring onboarding and company-wide technical forums.Many teams at Dropbox run Services with on-call rotations which entails being available for calls during both core and non-core business hours. If a team has an on-call rotation all engineers on the team are expected to participate in the rotation as part of their employment. Applicants are encouraged to ask for more details of the rotations to which the applicant is applying.Requirements12+ years of software engineering experience with proven success in large-scale user-facing systems.BS in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g. mathematics physics) or equivalent technical experience.Demonstrated ability to design and ship technically complex products used at scale.Deep expertise in at least one systems-level area (e.g. sync distributed systems OS internals file systems).Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience influencing across multiple teams and functions.Comfortable balancing short-term delivery with long-term strategic investments.Willingness to participate in on-call rotations where required.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced proficiency in Rust or C++ with strong debugging and performance optimization skills.Familiarity with operating system internals compilers databases or distributed storage systems.Knowledge of Python and or Go a plus.Track record of setting technical direction across teams and driving adoption of new technologies.Experience building developer platforms or infrastructure that accelerates product delivery.CompensationCanada Pay Range$200 600—$271 400 CAD ... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Job Summary** The primary role of the **Senior Software CNO Engineer** is to design and develop low-level software tools and capabilities in support of Computer Network Operations (CNO) missions. This role focuses on building debugging and maintaining mission-critical cyber capabilities through hands-on software development and reverse engineering. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and analysts to deliver secure high-impact solutions that directly support national security operations. **Position Responsibilities:** - Design and develop CNO capabilities tools and applications - Contribute independently across the full software development lifecycle including design documentation testing and debugging - Troubleshoot and debug complex low-level software systems - Apply networking fundamentals including TCP IP and socket-level programming - Collaborate with engineers analysts and mission partners to ensure system performance and security - Maintain high standards for software quality testing and documentation - Support secure coding practices across development efforts **Basic Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of software engineering experience - OR High School diploma with a minimum of 11 years of relevant technical experience - Strong proficiency in Python or C C++ - Hands-on experience with network programming and socket-level development - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems - An active TS SCI with Polygraph **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:** - Experience developing CNO capabilities or performing software reverse engineering - Familiarity with assembly-level concepts and low-level system behavior - Experience working with system internals across platforms such as Windows Unix mobile or network devices - Understanding of unit testing practices and test automation - Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA Confluence or Crucible **Salary Range:** $112 400 – $186 500 **Compensation & Benefits Notice** The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including but not limited to level of position job responsibilities geographic location scope of relevant work experience educational background certifications contract-specific affordability organizational requirements alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data. **Clearance Level** Top Secret with Poly **ITAR Requirement:** _T_ _his 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 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](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. 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. **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._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The **Machine Learning Engineer** will have the opportunity to interact with R&D Group to develop a variety of innovative computer vision detection classification localization and tracking solutions for defense and commercial applications.  These development efforts will generally be small focused design teams which will require a senior machine learning engineer to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering computer science and mathematical disciplines including computer vision machine learning optimization deep convolutional neural networks and visual tracking. This position will work on a variety of stages of development including requirements definition concept design prototyping detailed design test and evaluation and validation and verification testing. **Position Responsibilities** - Support development of computer vision and machine learning algorithms capable of detection classifying localizing and tracking objects-of-interest from a group 1 UAV using the existing gimballed camera payload - Write and test software to support the integration of machine learning algorithms into aircraft (such as autopilots payloads or other functional components) or other robotic systems. - Explore and visualize data to gain an understanding of it then identifying differences in data distribution that could affect - Implement Machine Learning systems and validate designs through a series of purpose-designed experiments - Create objectives and develop models that help to achieve them along with metrics to track their progress - Perform analysis tasks using AeroVironment and industry developed tools - Managing available resources such as hardware data and personnel so that deadlines are met - Analyze the ML algorithms to solve a given problem and ranking them by their success probability - Performance when deploying the model in the real world; Verify data quality and or ensure it via data cleaning - Analyze the errors of the model and designing strategies to overcome them - Study and transform data science prototypes; Research and implement appropriate ML algorithms and tools - Select appropriate datasets and data representation methods; Run machine learning tests and experiments - Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action - Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** - BS in Computer Vision and Machine Learning is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience - with qualifications in any of the following fields: Mathematics Optimization Computer Science Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering - Minimum of 2 – 5 years' relevant experience - Familiarity with C C++ and Matlab required - Familiarity with office software and computer-based productivity tools - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems **Other matrixed skills include:** - Proficiency with a deep learning framework such as TensorFlow or Keras - Proficiency with Python and basic libraries for machine learning such as scikit-learn and pandas - Expertise in visualizing and manipulating big datasets - Proficiency with OpenCV - Familiarity with Linux - Ability to select hardware to run an ML model with the required latency - Computational statistics - Mathematical optimization - Data mining - Exploratory data analysis - Predictive analytics **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies)** - Works well within defined requirements to complete tasks under moderate supervision - Must be a team player and collaborate effectively - Excellent verbal and written skills - Has effective problem-solving analytical and interpersonal skills - 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 **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: $93 371 - $132 300 AeroVironment 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”). In order to comply with the requirements of the 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](http: www.avinc.com) to learn more about us. Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please. **About AV:** **AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.** We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history we’re building what’s next. **If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed scale and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.** _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._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.... Click to read more.

Deep RTOS fluency (FreeRTOS preferred) — has designed and debugged scheduling priority inversion watchdog logic and power state machines under real constraintsFluent in low-level bus protocols (I2C SPI UART GPIO) at the register level - not just framework callsDisplay pipeline integration (HDMI DSI LVDS) and shipped UI on constrained hardware using Qt LVGL or similar ... Click to read more.

We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster build smarter and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions give honest feedback and show up for each other. No egos no solo acts. Just smart curious humans pushing toward something bigger together.One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.About the Role:As a core member of the Product Security team you will be at the forefront of creating high-impact security features for Confluent Cloud and improving our security platform. This is a role where you will designing and implementing identity and access management functionality as well as scalable authentication and authorization methods like OAuth mTLS RBAC and ABAC. You'll play a vital part in our cross-functional efforts collaborating closely with product engineering and InfoSec teams to build frictionless yet secure solutions. Your contributions will directly enhance Confluent Cloud's security posture and ensure a seamless experience for our customers.What You Will Do:Independently drive execution of projects and deploy them to production with a focus on quality and customer impact.Collaborate effectively with a high performing team and cross-functional partners and make decisions which benefit the team and company.Troubleshoot issues perform root cause analysis and improve operations for complex problems that span all clouds.Produce clean well-documented and maintainable code that adheres to established team standards and security best practices.Deliver value for customers by taking on their most challenging problems.What You Will Bring:4+ years of relevant software product and or security engineering experienceStrong fundamentals in distributed systems design and developmentExperience building and operating large-scale systems in the CloudSolid understanding of basic systems operations (disk network operating systems etc)Proficiency in Java Scala C C++ Go or other statically typed languagesWhat Gives You An Edge:Experience in both frontend and backend stacksExperience in the areas of security identity and access managementExperience knowledge with public clouds (AWS Azure or GCP)Interest in evangelism (giving talks at tech conferences writing blog posts evangelizing IAM and Security concepts)Ready to build what's next? Let’s get in motion.Come As You AreBelonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead grow and challenge what’s possible.We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other classification protected by law. ... Click to read more.

**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** The **Sr. Systems Engineer** works with our Design team to develop a variety of innovative Unmanned Systems for defense and commercial applications. This position will interact with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and develop architectures to drive simulation models. These development efforts will generally be small focused design teams which will require engineers to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering computer science and mathematical disciplines.  Because of the nature of the development efforts the engineer will need to work on a variety of stages of development including requirements definition concept design prototyping detailed design validation and verification testing. **Position Responsibilities** - Manage requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle - Provide weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down - Allocate requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination - Evaluate system performance thresholds and providing direction - Work with Senior Staff Engineers in developing instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition - Provide input for model development and simulation analysis - Review and interpret customer specification effectively - Identifies analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems - Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles - Exercise judgment in selecting methods techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results - Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead) - Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** - Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering 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) - 4 years of experience in applying Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) to design - 5 years of experience with Cameo or 5 yrs of Software creation experience - Experience with FMEA FMECA MTTR MTTF MTBF and spares calculations - Can effectively assess root causes to critical issues and contribute to sustainability and reliability of products - Knows how to use Reliasoft and or MADE (from PHM Tech) software - Proficiency with C C++ and Matlab required - Has managed requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle - Provided an effective weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down - Allocated requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination - Evaluated system performance thresholds and providing direction - Developed instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition - Provided input for model development and simulation analysis - Strong Matlab skills and is proficient with office software and computer based productivity tools - Familiarity with electronics and systems related to image collection and analysis - Has developed systems test plans procedures and reports and reviewed and interpreted specifications - Writing Systems Safety protocols and ensuring personnel safety during field testing **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** - Advanced degree is preferred - 10 years of experience with Cameo - 7 years of experience successfully applying MOSA or 7 yrs of experience creating Software - Understanding and experience applying MIL-STD-882 MIL-STD-1316 JTOP-052 and AOP 52 - Experience using JAMA and JIRA preferred - Taking a product from concept to production with contract manufacturers is a plus - Experience in Maintainability Engineering and Availability Engineering - Taking a product from concept to production with contract manufacturers is a plus - Exposure to Guidance Navigation and Control Systems along with Modeling Simulation & Control and Model-Based Systems Engineering is helpful but not required - Knowledge of Simulink Ansys and Solidworks preferred - Proficiency with C C++ and Matlab. - Possesses an interest in creating Architectures using Model Based Engineering tools. - 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. - Consistently demonstrates 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 **Special Requirements** - Must be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance - Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required **Clearance Level** No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $118 107 - $167 475 AeroVironment 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:** _T_ _his 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 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 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._ **Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  [http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits](http: www.avinc.com myavbenefits). We also encourage you to review our company website at [http: www.avinc.com](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. 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. **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._ **ITAR** U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.... Click to read more.

Role DescriptionAt Dropbox we believe in simplifying the way people work together. Our engineers build the technology that powers seamless collaboration for hundreds of millions of users worldwide. As a Staff Engineer focused on Dropbox Sync you will play a pivotal role in shaping the reliability scalability and future direction of one of Dropbox’s most critical systems.You will partner with Product Managers Engineering Managers and other senior technical leaders to deliver platform improvements that directly impact customers and enable future innovation. You’ll balance short-term execution with long-term architectural investments ensuring Dropbox’s sync experience continues to set the standard for simplicity and trust.As a Staff Engineer you’ll thrive if you love tackling ambiguity operating with autonomy and driving technical strategy across teams. This role offers the opportunity for substantial technical ownership senior leadership exposure and the chance to leave a lasting mark on Dropbox’s core product experience.Our Engineering Career Framework is viewable by anyone outside the company and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more here.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and deliver high-impact technical solutions that scale to millions of daily active users.Shape technical direction by evaluating tradeoffs between speed quality and long-term maintainability across projects.Partner cross-functionally with Product Design and Engineering peers to align on priorities and execute against critical business objectives.Lead technical initiatives that modernize core sync systems improve performance and reduce customer-reported issues.Mentor and elevate other engineers through design reviews code reviews and sharing best practices.Influence org-wide engineering standards by advocating for high-quality systems design operational excellence and pragmatic decision-making.Contribute to culture by participating in hiring onboarding and company-wide technical forums.Many teams at Dropbox run Services with on-call rotations which entails being available for calls during both core and non-core business hours. If a team has an on-call rotation all engineers on the team are expected to participate in the rotation as part of their employment. Applicants are encouraged to ask for more details of the rotations to which the applicant is applying.Requirements12+ years of software engineering experience with proven success in large-scale user-facing systems.BS in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g. mathematics physics) or equivalent technical experience.Demonstrated ability to design and ship technically complex products used at scale.Deep expertise in at least one systems-level area (e.g. sync distributed systems OS internals file systems).Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience influencing across multiple teams and functions.Comfortable balancing short-term delivery with long-term strategic investments.Willingness to participate in on-call rotations where required.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced proficiency in Rust or C++ with strong debugging and performance optimization skills.Familiarity with operating system internals compilers databases or distributed storage systems.Knowledge of Python and or Go a plus.Track record of setting technical direction across teams and driving adoption of new technologies.Experience building developer platforms or infrastructure that accelerates product delivery.CompensationUS Zone 1$240 600—$325 500 USDUS Zone 2$216 500—$292 900 USDUS Zone 3$192 400—$260 400 USD ... Click to read more.