Principal Missile Hw Integration Lead

AeroVironment (AVAV)

Huntsville, AL, United States
$168,000 - $237,825; not specified; not specified ...
Missile mechanical architecture
Hardware integration across subsystems
Design for manufacturing and assembly
This role will serve as the mechanical architecture and producibility authority responsible for integrating effector subsystems into a fieldable All-Up-Round (AUR) configuration

Job Summary

  • This role will serve as the mechanical architecture and producibility authority responsible for integrating effector subsystems into a fieldable All-Up-Round (AUR) configuration.
  • The selected candidate will lead hardware integration efforts across missile mechanical systems including deployable mechanisms, control actuation systems (CAS), structural airframe components, electro-mechanical subsystems, and launcher interface hardware.
  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Matching Summary

This role will serve as the mechanical architecture and producibility authority responsible for integrating effector subsystems into a fieldable All-Up-Round (AUR) configuration.

Salary

$168,000 - $237,825; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Missile mechanical architecture
  • Hardware integration across subsystems
  • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
  • Supplier hardware integration
  • Structural and thermal assessments
  • Transitioning prototype to production

Nice-to-have

  • Curious, relentless, mission-obsessed culture
  • AI-powered autonomous systems
  • Pushing boundaries of unmanned systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 15+ years of experience in missile, aerospace, or defense hardware development
  • Experience in mechanical design and integration of missile flight hardware
  • Demonstrated experience supporting development of producible missile or UAV systems
  • Experience performing structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and configuration management
  • Experience working with external suppliers
  • Experience transitioning prototype hardware to production
  • Secret or Top Secret clearance desired

Work Rights

Must be a US person under ITAR/EAR

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