AeroVironment

Engineering Manager

• Build and manage an engineering organization skilled in rapid prototyping and transitioning projects to full production
• Define and drive adoption of simulation-based product development as a core engineering capability
• Guide the use of instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition to support simulation and validation
• Oversee rapid system performance evaluation through advanced modeling, advocate for best practice application, and foster simulation expertise across the team
• Continuously improve software simulation and integration capabilities to support the Autonomous Vehicle Segment (AxS)
• Manage engineering resources and budgets aligned with strategic plans and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Cultivate a professional environment for engineers to excel and grow
• Participate in setting business strategy and act as a key liaison across teams and with leadership

Director of Software Engineering – Integration & Simulation

Operations

• The Field Operations Manager plans, coordinates and conducts Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS) and Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) training, field demonstrations, and customer service visits (CSV) both domestic and internationally.
• Tracking of fielded assets, proposal writing, and budget management.
• Coordinates and works closely with multiple customers on training, demonstrations, and customer service visits, as well as various other operational requests worldwide.
• Interacts with the Airworthiness & Safety authorities as required to ensure airworthiness and safety standards are implemented.
• Identifies design and operational deficiencies and recommends improvements to Product Line Management.
• Collaborates with Program Managers, Engineers, Business Development and Product Line Management to ensure Field Operations involvement during all phases of planning, development, and fielding.
• Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, reports to and advises leadership team on all matters pertaining to field training and field demonstration events.
• Assists in development of operator manuals, checklists, FSR certification and currency programs as well as other internal and external training tools as required.
• Able to plan and execute a dynamic schedule and solve rigorous and last-minute customer demands.
• Coordinates with Trade Compliance on international training and demonstrations to ensure compliance.

Field Operations Manager

Affiliate Manager

• The Senior Compensation Partner will assist in the design, analysis, and execution of market competitive, equitable compensation programs.
• This role will serve as a trusted expert and advisor – guiding data-driven decisions, shaping compensation frameworks, and partnering across the organization to align pay practices with business goals and market realities.
• The Senior Compensation Partner will help develop new compensation policies and practices to support retention and employee engagement aligned with AV's overall strategy.
• Develop and maintain robust salary structures, job levelling, and internal pay frameworks.
• Assist with the design and implement policies for base pay, bonuses, long-term incentives, and promotions that balance equity, compliance, and market competitiveness.
• Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group.
• Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning.
• Conduct in-depth market benchmarking and compensation surveys to ensure market competitiveness.
• Lead internal pay equity reviews, identifying gaps and recommending actionable solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging compensation practices.
• Ensure all compensation programs align with legal requirements (FLSA, pay equity laws, transparency regulations, etc.).
• Maintain clear, well-documented compensation policies and governance frameworks.
• Support internal audits, regulatory reporting, and compensation reviews.
• Lead on pay equity and transparency.
• Lead job levelling processes for assigned business group.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Leadership to guide compensation decisions.
• Translate complex data into compelling stories and actionable recommendations.

Senior Compensation Partner

• Plans, coordinates and conducts Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS) and Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) training, field demonstrations, and customer service visits (CSV) both domestic and internationally.
• Tracking of fielded assets, proposal writing, and budget management
• Coordinates and works closely with multiple customers on training, demonstrations, and customer service visits, as well as various other operational requests worldwide
• Interacts with the Airworthiness & Safety authorities as required to ensure airworthiness and safety standards are implemented
• Identifies design and operational deficiencies and recommends improvements to Product Line Management
• Collaborates with Program Managers, Engineers, Business Development and Product Line Management to ensure Field Operations involvement during all phases of planning, development, and fielding
• Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, reports to and advises leadership team on all matters pertaining to field training and field demonstration events
• Assists in development of operator manuals, checklists, FSR certification and currency programs as well as other internal and external training tools as required
• Able to plan and execute a dynamic schedule and solve rigorous and last-minute customer demands
• Coordinates with Trade Compliance on international training and demonstrations to ensure compliance

Software Engineer

• The Director of Engineering is responsible for all technical aspects of products and leads a team of engineers to develop and sustain products throughout the product lifecycle.
• The Director will lead the development of new features and improvements as well as lead failure investigations.
• The Director works with Product Line Managers to develop product roadmaps to meet customer requirements.
• Develops and leads a motived multi-disciplined engineering organization
• Drives a disciplined engineering approach to evaluating/testing/choosing new technologies
• Sets standards for trade study and objective analyses which enable a review and adjudication of varying concepts
• Chairs major development milestones, such as CoDR, SRR, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
• Effectively plans and manages engineering budgets and project objectives consistent with Product Roadmaps
• Manages the engineering resources and staffing level consistent with the business's strategic plan & AOP
• Provides technical coaching/mentoring to team and employees
• Interfaces with supply chain on all technical matters
• Participates in technical evaluations of internal and external technologies in support of business objectives
• Coordinates IRAD & CRAD projects
• Creates and promotes an environment where our engineers and employees can grow professionally and become the BEST at what they do
• Consults MUAS leaders to establish strategic plans and objectives
• Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers.
• Interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
• Develops, implements and continuously improves engineering tools, best practices
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time

Director of Engineering

Engineer

• The Manufacturing Engineer III designs and operates the manufacturing systems for AeroVironment's Unmanned Air Vehicles
• One has strong knowledge in manufacturing production processes, specifically creating and monitoring automated systems and new technology development
• Creates and manages equipment specifications, equipment documentation for development, qualification and support of assembly and test equipment for production
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and lead time
• Works on Manufacturing Strategies and capacity models for new and current products, including estimation and maintenance of capital requisitions
• Generates new and reviews existing work instructions, assembly procedures and supporting documentation controlling the manufacturing process
• Cost estimating of new tooling and fixtures required to support production floor
• Leads Make/Buy analysis on assemblies with cross-functional team
• Performs Design for Manufacturing, cost, and reliability analysis on new products with the design engineering team
• Works with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure receipt of conforming parts and assemblies

Manufacturing Engineer III

Machine Learning Engineer

• Support development of computer vision and machine learning (ML) algorithms capable of detection, classifying, localizing, and tracking objects of interest from a variety of stationary and mobile sensor platforms
• Implement ML algorithms and validate designs through a series of purpose-designed experiments
• Analyze ML algorithms to solve a given problem and rank them by their success probability on new data
• Set objectives and develop models that help achieve them, along with metrics to track their progress
• Select appropriate datasets and data representations
• Analyze errors of the model and design strategies to overcome them
• Write and test software to support the integration of machine learning algorithms into aircraft or other systems

Machine Learning Engineer II

DevOps Engineer

• Designs, develops, launches, and supports corporate DevOps pipeline operations.
• Facilitates automation of internal software deployment via Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) best practices.
• Administers and maintains Gitlab.
• Architects and delivers DevOps pipeline operations supporting automated delivery of CI/CD pipelining for corporate-wide software releases.
• Creates and maintains Docker images and containers.
• Identifies and automates manual processes.
• Works with tools and platforms like JIRA and Sharepoint.
• Develops and maintains software installation tools, processes, and packages.
• Creates and maintains DevOps Process and Policies.
• Recognizes and reuses common code base if necessary to support different programs and projects.
• Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedules & budgets.
• Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to all stakeholders.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.

DevOps Engineer III

Administration

• Provide cradle to grave administrative support for the preparation, issuance, and management of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and subcontract agreements
• Assist in tracking subcontractor and internal deliverables, ensuring compliance with contract terms, schedules, and budgets
• Maintain and update procurement files, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company policies and government regulations
• Support invoice review and reconciliation processes, coordinating with internal teams and subcontractors as needed
• Participate in subcontract negotiations alongside senior staff to develop terms and conditions
• Assist in preparing reports, metrics, and presentations to support team objectives and decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address subcontractor issues and support program needs
• Perform additional duties as required by senior subcontracts administrators and management

Subcontract Administrator II

Compliance

• Lead the company’s compliance program to ensure company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Set short-term priorities and long-term compliance strategy to ensure the company’s compliance program is effective
• Serve as chair of the company’s Compliance Council
• Provide guidance and coaching on compliance matters and best practices to business units
• Collaborate with business and functional leaders to foster a culture of integrity
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and coordinate correction actions
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s compliance program
• Conduct investigations in partnership with subject matter experts and the Legal Department

Chief Compliance Officer

Manager

• Cultivate a professional, cohesive team environment leading to efficient and effective Training.
• Execute concurrent simultaneous phases of Training in support of multiple programs with a group of 8-15 instructors.
• Assist the Field Operations team with the hiring of Field Service Representatives (FSRs) for each class.
• Refine and develop course materials and syllabus content.
• Develop and evaluate Training budgets.
• Ensure Instructors are teaching standardized procedures.
• Conduct after action reports on Training for continued improvement.
• Ensure Training area (air and ground space) is sufficient to accommodate MUAS Operator Training Course.
• Work closely with product line management to review flight test and customer feedback for preventative and corrective actions that will lead to better-trained Operator/Mechanic.
• Exercise supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing; mentor and provide guidance to staff.
• Regularly interact with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.

Manager, Flight Training

• Lead and manage security internal investigations, including security incidents
• Establish investigative standards, protocols, and case management processes
• Ensure investigations are conducted in a timely, objective, and legally defensible manner
• Partner with Legal, People & Culture, Cybersecurity, and Digital Business Technologies to coordinate investigative activities
• Partners with Cybersecurity and Contracts to ensure timely regulatory reporting
• Prepare executive-level reports and briefings on investigative findings and trends
• Develop, implement, and mature the organization's insider threat program
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to trusted insiders, including employees, contractors, and partners
• Establish monitoring, detection, and response capabilities aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NISPOM, NIST, other U.S. Government guidance)
• Integrate behavioral, technical, and security data sources to enable proactive threat identification
• Lead insider threat working groups and governance forums
• Ensure the timely and seamless flow of relevant information to FSOs, CPSOs, and CSSOs
• Prepare and provide documentation to FSOs, CPSOs, and CSSOs in support of DCSA and USG customer assessments
• Ensure alignment with applicable regulations (e.g., 32 CFR 117, DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, and other relevant standards)
• Maintain documentation, metrics, and audit readiness for government and internal reviews
• Support incident response and crisis management activities as needed
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing investigations and insider threat team
• Provide training and awareness programs across the organization
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and security awareness

Senior Manager, Investigations and Insider Threat

• Supports the creation of product technical roadmaps by collaborating with Product Line Managers, Senior Engineering Managers, Customers, and Division Leadership
• Collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure technical specifications, as designed, are managed/controlled and flow through the entire value chain
• Supports the development of plans for product IRAD and sustaining projects through proper work decomposition and skills assignment to project work tasks
• Manages development and approval of engineering estimates and drives to a consistent approach for bases of estimates
• Develops and mentors high-performing engineering teams
• Own engineering budgets, forecast, and IRAD execution
• Leads multi-discipline engineering activities and mentors engineers to improve technical and leadership skills
• Partners with functional leaders to drive process improvements throughout the engineering development processes
• Responsible for engineering leadership and direct performance management of a group of Senior Engineering Managers
• Other duties as assigned

Chief Engineer – Cyber & Electronic Warfare

System Administrator

• Establish and maintain smooth operation of computer NIPR, SIPR, and Mission systems (including operating systems, software, and hardware) in networked or stand-alone configurations.
• Maintain system integrity, and perform system and server upgrades as required.
• Create and document new methods supporting network and system operations and implement changes to procedures.
• Consult with support teams, help desks, customers, and other technical staff to resolve problems.
• Coordinate and perform operational and maintenance activities for networks and servers.
• Identify recurring problems, and recommend steps to reduce the severity or frequency of issues.
• Support the transition of development and/or production environments to new technologies.
• Utilize system software to monitor system performance, manage system data to maintain operational efficiencies.
• Evaluate system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures.

Systems Administrator III

Business Development Rep

• Work directly with key Army customers to lead a fast-growing portfolio of AI-enhanced electro-optical targeting, tracking, and Directed Energy Systems.
• Lead capture strategy for AI-enhanced Laser Weapon Systems with customers spanning across Army, Air Force, other DOW, and prime contractors.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, and National Capital Region stakeholders.
• Shape proposals and capability briefings that emphasize proven advantages in Laser Weapon Systems.
• Build a qualified pipeline aligned to Army modernization and soldier lethality priorities.
• Provide market intelligence, competitor assessments, and insights into Directed Energy Systems.
• Partner with engineers to ensure customer requirements translate into solutions that are operationally relevant.
• Travel for engagements in National Capital Region (NCR), Albuquerque, NM, and Huntsville, AL.

Director of Software Engineering – Integration & Simulation

Field Operations Manager

Senior Compensation Partner

Field Operations Manager

Director of Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer III

Machine Learning Engineer II

DevOps Engineer III

Subcontract Administrator II

Chief Compliance Officer

Manager, Flight Training

Senior Manager, Investigations and Insider Threat

Chief Engineer – Cyber & Electronic Warfare

Systems Administrator III

Senior Business Development Director – Directed Energy