Senior Systems Engineer

AeroVironment

Senior Systems Engineer developing autonomous unmanned systems for AeroVironment’s defense and commercial applications. Managing requirements, architectures, simulations, testing, and safety across the full product development lifecycle.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $111,500 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering with a focus on Requirements Management, Model Development, and Simulation Analysis. Proficient in C/C++ and Matlab, with a strong understanding of aerospace systems and safety protocols.

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Systems EngineeringRequirements TraceabilityC/C++ ProficiencyMatlab ExpertiseModel-Based Systems Engineering

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringRequirements ManagementModel DevelopmentSimulation AnalysisInstrumented Flight Test DevelopmentSystems Test PlanningSafety Protocol WritingPerformance EvaluationData AcquisitionPrototyping

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

MatlabC/C++SimulinkAnsysSolidworks

Certifications & Qualifications

ITAR/EAR EligibilityU.S. Citizenship (if required)

Industry Keywords

Aerospace Systems EngineeringModel-Based EngineeringGuidance Navigation and Control SystemsSimulation & ControlRequirements Burn Down

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the Design team to develop innovative unmanned systems for defense and commercial applications
Interact with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and develop architectures that drive simulation models
Contribute across requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, validation, and verification testing
Manage requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle
Provide weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down
Allocate requirements to subsystems and coordinate engineering activities
Evaluate system performance thresholds and provide direction
Develop instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition with Senior Staff Engineers
Provide input for model development and simulation analysis
Review and interpret customer specifications
Identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses
Contribute to architectures used across multiple products or systems
Select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel as Team Lead
Develop systems test plans, procedures, and reports
Write Systems Safety protocols and ensure personnel safety during field testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
8–12 years of experience in a systems engineering role; aerospace systems engineering preferred
Proficiency with C/C++ and Matlab required
Experience managing requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle
Experience providing weekly system development status with requirements burn down
Experience allocating requirements to subsystems and coordinating engineering activities
Experience evaluating system performance thresholds and providing direction
Experience developing instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition
Experience contributing to model development and simulation analysis
Strong Matlab skills and proficiency with office software and computer-based productivity tools
Familiarity with electronics and systems related to image collection and analysis
Experience developing systems test plans, procedures, and reports and reviewing and interpreting specifications
Experience writing Systems Safety protocols and ensuring personnel safety during field testing
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment
Ability to sit and stand for long periods and use computers and telephones
ITAR/EAR eligibility as a U.S. person or ability to obtain an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship
Advanced degree preferred
Experience taking a product from concept to production with contract manufacturers is a plus
Exposure to Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems, Modeling Simulation & Control, and Model-Based Systems Engineering helpful but not required
Knowledge of Simulink, Ansys, and Solidworks preferred
Interest in creating architectures using Model Based Engineering tools
Strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Initiative, ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown