Vice President Of Engineering

AeroVironment

Base: $245,500 - $361,200; bonus/equity: not speci...
15+ years engineering leadership experience
Systems engineering and product development expertise
Defense aerospace or national security sector background
This role serves as the senior engineering authority responsible for establishing technical vision and product development discipline for a rapidly scaling defense portfolio

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the senior engineering authority responsible for establishing technical vision and product development discipline for a rapidly scaling defense portfolio.
  • The position requires balancing lightweight governance for service programs with rigorous systems engineering for high-priority product development efforts.
  • Candidates must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one, with U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR regulations.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the senior engineering authority responsible for establishing technical vision and product development discipline for a rapidly scaling defense portfolio.

Salary

Base: $245,500 - $361,200; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, 9/80 schedule, paid holiday shutdown

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years engineering leadership experience
  • Systems engineering and product development expertise
  • Defense aerospace or national security sector background
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility
  • Balancing technical rigor with rapid execution

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with digital engineering and MBSE
  • Background in scaling organizations post-acquisition
  • Familiarity with defense acquisition programs
  • Strong culture of innovation and mission focus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; advanced degree preferred
  • 15+ years progressive engineering leadership in defense/aerospace
  • U.S. Citizenship required for ITAR compliance
  • Demonstrated experience transitioning from R&D to production scale

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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