Completes assigned tasks within schedule and budget Shares ideas and experiences with others, solicits feedback and asks relevant questions Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills Team Player - Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees Direct experience with design or development in the Aerospace or Defense industries (UAVs or Military aviation preferred) Direct technical expertise in any of the following areas: Group 3 UAS Avionics, sensors, and RF-based data links Radio frequency spectrum and modern communication systems SIGINT technologies and sensors, including EO/IR optics GPS navigation systems including DGPS, SAASM and M-Code Aviation propulsion systems, including internal combustion and electric motors OCONUS military operations Physical Demands Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent) Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Travel required to domestic US sites – up to 25% Special Requirements U.S. Citizenship required Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Secret security clearance The salary range for this role is: AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Oversees all development and product sustainment activities within MUAS Represents/communicates the technical interests of MUAS to internal and external stakeholders Drives the technical response for all business proposals Leads the technical team that will efficiently and effectively fulfill program technical, schedule and cost requirements and drives process improvements within MUAS, consistent with the Segment Engineering vision Supports the creation of product technical roadmaps by collaborating with Product Line Management, Customers, CTO and additional internal stakeholders Chairs the technical review board and is the final authority for product documentation and engineering change requests/orders Collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure technical specifications, as designed, are managed/controlled and flow through the entire value chain Responsible for all technical aspects of the product success Develops, and supports the development of, plans for product IRAD and sustaining projects through proper work decomposition and skills assignment to project work tasks Presents technical concepts to customers in support of business area initiatives.