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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
ArlingtonVirginiaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Salary
$148,000–$237,000 a year
Full-time

Product Line Director - EW Systems

Job description

Job Summary AV is growing and we are seeking an experienced Product Line Director (PLD) for the AV EW (Electronic Warfare) Systems group. The PLD will be responsible for overall product line ownership, assist with management of production programs, assist with program execution, and lifecycle management across the AV EW Systems portfolio. This role serves as the business and execution lead for AV EW Systems programs, partnering closely with the AV EW leadership, chief engineering team and business development team to drive the technical roadmap while ensuring disciplined execution from concept development through production, fielding, and sustainment.

The PLD is responsible for program…

Job responsibilities

  • Responsible for end-to-end execution of the AV EW Systems product line across all phases of the program lifecycle: capture, development, integration, production, fielding, and sustainment.
  • For programs associated with the AV EW Systems group the PLD is responsible for cost, schedule, technical performance, and delivery commitments.
  • Partner with the AV EW leadership and chief engineering team to align technical roadmap, architecture decisions, and capability evolution with customer requirements and business strategy.
  • Lead cross-functional integrated product teams (IPTs) including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, contracts, and finance.
  • Develop, manage, and execute program budgets, EACs, forecasts, and margin performance.
  • Ensure disciplined program controls, risk management, and change management across contracts.
  • Drive affordability, scalability, and producibility initiatives aligned with customer acquisition strategies.
  • Support pricing strategies, proposal development, and negotiation for new programs, follow-ons, and production options.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in defense programs, product line management, or program management.
  • Demonstrated experience leading SIGINT/Cyber/EW/C-U systems developments.
  • Strong working knowledge of EACs, program financials, earned value concepts, and execution metrics.
  • Experience working directly with U.S. Army, NNSA, U.S. Air Force, and/or other government customers.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams delivering complex, mission-critical systems.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment.
  • Currently posses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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