Business Unit Chief Engineer

AeroVironment (AVAV)

Sunrise, FL, United States
$160,000 - $226,800; not specified; not specified ...
Technical execution authority
Product lifecycle management
Technical reviews
The Business Unit Chief Engineer is the overall technical execution authority for the Electronic Warfare product line, accountable for all technical aspects of the BU’s products

Job Summary

  • The Business Unit Chief Engineer is the overall technical execution authority for the Electronic Warfare product line, accountable for all technical aspects of the BU’s products.
  • This role leads a team of engineers to develop, launch, and sustain products throughout the total product lifecycle, collaborating with various stakeholders to meet business objectives.
  • 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

The Business Unit Chief Engineer is the overall technical execution authority for the Electronic Warfare product line, accountable for all technical aspects of the BU’s products.

Salary

$160,000 - $226,800; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical execution authority
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Technical reviews
  • Engineering budgets and forecasting
  • Multi-discipline engineering leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Innovation pillar
  • Agile and Waterfall development
  • Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering + 15 years experience OR Master's/PhD + 10 years experience
  • Experience leading technical teams
  • Experience with drawings, BOMs, Engineering Change systems, Quality systems
  • Project planning experience (schedule, budget, resource estimation)
  • US Citizenship required

Work Rights

U.S. person under ITAR/EAR

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