Senior Systems Engineer - Digital Ecosystem, Cloud Architecture

AV is looking for a highly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide digital ecosystem, cloud architecture, and Model-based System Engineering (MBSE) expertise in support of the Missile Defense Agency Chief Digital Officer (CDO) mission., * Able to combine expertise in API integration, cloud architecture, model-based systems engineering, dashboard development, DevSecOps, tactical interoperability, and digital engineering to coordinate and accelerate delivery of operational capabilities.

• Lead onboarding and integration of external software, models, simulations, AI tools, and operational capabilities.
• Design and implement secure API-based integrations and data exchange architectures.
• Design and implement AI-enabled digital ecosystems supporting human-machine teaming.
• Develop integration architectures connecting APIs, data services, semantic layers, knowledge graphs, and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Implement semantic data models and ontologies to improve AI reasoning and data discoverability.
• Develop AI-ready data pipelines that transform structured and unstructured data into consumable knowledge assets.
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), agentic AI frameworks, and workflow automation services into enterprise environments.
• Develop enterprise dashboards and common operational pictures.
• Support MBSE activities using SysML, activity diagrams, and block diagrams.
• Develop common data models and integration standards.
• Support tactical interoperability including Link 16 and gateway architectures.
• Support DevSecOps pipelines and cloud-native deployments.
• Provide technical recommendations to government leadership.

• Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field.
• 12+ years related experience in software integration, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture.
• Active or Interim Secret clearance.
• Experience with API design and integration.
• Working knowledge of MBSE and SysML.
• Experience building enterprise dashboards.
• Experience with cloud environments and container technologies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD programs.
• Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or Kibana.
• Experience with Kubernetes, GitLab, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Link 16, tactical data links, and C2 architectures.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled workflows and digital engineering ecosystems to include Semantic Search, RAG Architectures, LLM Integration, Agentic AI Frameworks, AI Orchestration Platforms, and Data Fabric Architectures.

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.