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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Engineer - Test Engineering - **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,000.0 - $138,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Traceability, Information Technology - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glbrxu ## About the Role + BS degree in Engineering (i.e., Systems, Electrical, Computer, etc.) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience + 5 - 8 years of experience in a systems engineering role + Aerospace systems engineering experience preferred + Experience writing Systems Safety protocols and ensuring personnel safety during field testing + Experience in taking a product from concept to production with contract manufacturers a plus + Managed requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle + Experienced in providing weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down, + MS preferred in Computer Science, Aero-Mechanical Eng., Electrical Eng. Mechanical Eng. + Must be able to provide clear and concise communication (written and oral), as well as provide professional presentations + Familiarity with electronics and systems related to image collection and analysis + Demonstrates clear oral communication and well-organized documentation skills + Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances + Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees + Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision + Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change + Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships + Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity Physical Demands + Ability to work in an office and production 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) ## Description The Senior, Systems Engineering, is an experienced individual within the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) systems technology or related industry with extensive knowledge performing one's function in a fast-paced organization. As a member of the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System's Engineering management team, one participates in executing the overall strategic technology roadmap that will drive the business growth in a very competitive market space. Responsible for building a functional organization that has the capabilities and capacities to meet the business needs. Position Responsibilities + Manages a group of systems engineering professionals, including budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development + Manages resources to meet project demands + Plans workload for System engineer design activities + Provides technical expertise and guidance to team to meet applicable deadlines + Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction with both internal and external customers + Manages requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle + Mentors other engineers within the team + Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions + Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas + Other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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