Aerospace Engineer jobs in Virginia

The Systems Engineer 2 defines, designs, develops, and manages system requirements for small to medium sized ISR programs involving mechanical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines. Assesses architecture and current hardware limitations, defines and designs complex system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.

Essential Functions:

Develop and maintain complex system architectures

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications to support system infrastructure
• Ensure system availability, reliability, and scalability through proactive monitoring and performance tuning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system issues and improve system functionality
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system diagrams, user manuals, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinates and consolidates design efforts on major
• Lead project planning and implementation efforts, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and project scheduling
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in systems engineering and identify opportunities to implement them in the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of technical standards relating to systems security to include experience administering UNIX, Linux and Windows operating systems, experience with large-scale server systems, within client architecture, system virtualization and other related peripherals
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to coordinate programmatic requirements
• Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems and provide focused solutions

Education / Certifications:

• BS/BA in Engineering or applicable field.

Experience:

• 3 - 6 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with designing, installing, configuring, testing and troubleshooting complex networking, video, remote sensing, RF, and IT systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Security Clearance:

Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.