> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3737688-systems-engineer-space-technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3737688-systems-engineer-space-technologies). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Space Technologies - **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc. - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $74,500.0 - $113,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Jama (Software), MagicDraw, DOORS (Software) - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/useba3c91ee2310fadcededbe6b072f536/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline. * 2 or more years of relevant engineering experience in systems engineering, electrical engineering, avionics, optical engineering, controls, hardware integration, test engineering, or a related discipline. * Experience applying systems-engineering principles, or related requirements, interface, integration, verification, or technical-documentation practices, in an aerospace, defense, or other disciplined engineering environment. * Experience with one or more of the following: * Requirements development, management, decomposition, allocation, or traceability * Interface definition and control * Verification and validation planning or execution * System integration and test * Technical design reviews * Controlled engineering documentation * Ability to understand and meaningfully review electrical and hardware system designs, interfaces, and functionality. Direct CCA design experience is not required. * Strong technical writing and documentation skills. * Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively across engineering disciplines. * Must be eligible to work with CUI and ITAR-controlled information. * Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and demonstrated technical capability may be considered. Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies * Master's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field. * 4 or more years of experience supporting formal aerospace or defense development programs and technical reviews. * Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and SysML, including experience with requirements modeling, system architecture, allocations, traceability, or interface relationships. * Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, DOORs, Jama, or other MBSE or requirements-management tools. * Experience developing or maintaining verification matrices, verification plans, or related V&V documentation. * Experience with spacecraft electrical systems, avionics, power systems, control systems, electro-optical hardware, or embedded systems. * Experience reviewing electrical schematics, block diagrams, hardware requirements, or electrical interfaces. * Experience with optical communications, laser communications, optical terminals, or related electro-optical systems. * Experience with MATLAB, Python, or comparable engineering-analysis tools. * Competencies * Understanding of the relationship between requirements, system design, interfaces, integration, verification, and validation. * Ability to identify incomplete, ambiguous, conflicting, or non-verifiable requirements. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, accurate documentation. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to learn new tools, processes, and technical domains. * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Physical Demands * Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant) * Regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) * Ability to work in laboratory, integration, and test environments (Occasionally) * Travel may be required to customer, supplier, or test locations (Occasionally) ## Description AV is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Space Technologies division. This role will support the development of advanced space-based systems, including opto-mechanical laser communications systems and spacecraft electronics. The Systems Engineer will contribute to requirements development and management, interface definition, verification and validation, technical documentation, and cross-functional system integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong systems-engineering foundation and sufficient electrical and hardware knowledge to review spacecraft electrical systems including circuit card assemblies and related interfaces. This position is intended for a mid-level engineer who can independently own assigned systems-engineering activities while working collaboratively with program technical leadership. Experience with optical communications, electro-optical systems, spacecraft electrical systems, avionics, power systems, or controls is highly desirable. Position Responsibilities * Develop, decompose, allocate, analyze, and maintain system and subsystem requirements. * Support requirements solicitation, clarification, review, baseline management, and traceability. * Evaluate requirements for clarity, completeness, consistency, feasibility, and verifiability. * Develop and maintain interface documentation, including Interface Control Documents and related specifications. * Coordinate interfaces across electrical, mechanical, optical, software, firmware, thermal, data, and operational disciplines. * Review system and subsystem designs for alignment with requirements, interfaces, and intended functionality. * Support the development and maintenance of Concept of Operations (ConOps) documents, operational scenarios, and related system-level technical documentation. * Participate in electrical and hardware design reviews, including reviews involving circuit card assemblies and spacecraft electrical systems. * Develop and maintain verification strategies, methods, success criteria, and verification-tracking artifacts. * Support planning and execution of verification activities, including test, demonstration, inspection, and analysis. * Coordinate verification activities with Integration and Test personnel and track verification evidence and closure. * Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including plans, procedures, specifications, reports, analyses, and review materials. * Support the implementation and continuous improvement of systems-engineering processes, templates, and guidance.