Director of Engineering, Directed Energy Systems
AeroVironmentAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
148000 - 217875 USD
Full Time
About the Company
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
Job Description
AV Directed Energy Systems is hiring a Director of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, managing staff, defining policies and procedures, and ensuring successful execution of Directed Energy-based product development and delivery.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline; M.S. or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in management roles within the defense or aerospace industry.
- Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary teams developing complex hardware/software systems.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental vision
- 401K with company matching
- 9/80 work schedule
- Paid holiday shutdown
