- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- AlbuquerqueNew MexicoUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jun 29, 2026
- Salary
- $111,500–$170,000 a year
Full-time
Systems Engineer - Program Lead
Job description
AV is a leading innovator in the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies in the fields of laser systems and beam control. We are currently seeking a highly motivated mid to senior level Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team efforts on a ground-based program, potentially in the role of Systems Engineering Lead for the program.
Systems Engineers on this program will collaborate with other systems engineers, design engineers from multiple disciplines, and program management to accomplish program goals. If serving in the Systems Engineering Lead position, the candidate is expected to provide direction to other systems engineers who support the program.
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
- 8+ years' experience in systems engineering.
- Experience with MSBE tools, system requirements development/management, and system verification and validation. Innoslate or Cameo familiarity is a plus but not mandatory.
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team (mechanical, electrical, optical, software) to develop requirements/test plans and support test execution and data collection/analysis.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance.
- Experience working with mechanical, electrical, optical, and software teams to develop, test, and field laser and/or beam control systems.
- Experience with high-powered lasers and laser safety protocols.
- Experience with prototype or low-rate productions systems.