Job Application for Group Lead for Systems Engineering and Test at AEVEX Aerospace

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Job Overview

The Group Lead for Systems Engineering and Test provides strategic and technical leadership for the development, integration, and verification of complex systems. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with strong leadership to guide a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, high performance systems. The Group Lead collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration, efficient testing, and alignment with program objectives, while managing schedules, resources, and technical execution.

Essential Functions

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers specializing in systems engineering and test.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Oversee requirements definition, analysis, traceability, and management to ensure alignment with customer and program goals.
Develop system architectures and design solutions that ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Maintain configuration control and manage system and subsystem interfaces across development teams.
Plan and execute integration and test strategies, ensuring comprehensive system validation and verification.
Lead system-level integration efforts, resolving interface, performance, and interoperability issues.
Define and coordinate test criteria, test plans, and acceptance procedures with stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with established engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks throughout the system lifecycle.
Partner with program management, design teams, and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication and aligned priorities.
Serve as a bridge between technical teams and senior leadership, providing regular updates on progress, issues, and mitigation strategies.
Oversee quality assurance and control throughout integration and testing to meet performance, reliability, and safety objectives.
Analyze test data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for system or process improvement.
Prepare and present technical reports, briefings, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
Perform additional 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 and Competencies

Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes (e.g., requirements management, design, verification, and validation).
Proficiency in Cameo, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar.
Knowledge of integration and test processes, including hardware/software integration and performance testing.
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools.
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing demands effectively.
Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
Engages employees by creating a climate in which they want to do their best.
Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
Maintains employee work schedules.
Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX’s policies and procedures.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Master’s degree is preferred.
INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP/CSEP) or similar certifications are a plus.

Experience

7+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and testing.
3+ years of leadership or management experience in a technical role.
Experience in leading integration and test activities for large-scale or complex systems.
Experience in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or telecommunications.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Occasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) DoD clearance.
A Secret clearance (at minimum) is required prior to start. U.S. Citizenship required.

Disclaimer

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.

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.

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.

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