Chief Engineer, Systems

Job overview

Chief Engineer, Systems is an onsite, full-time role in Moorpark, CA. The stated salary range is $170,000–$272,000 per year. The role is part of the design and development team led by the Director of Engineering. The chief engineer serves as a technical liaison across Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Supply Chain, helping ensure customer solutions are technically feasible and aligned with cost and schedule needs. The role oversees engineering projects, guides requirements and integration work, and mentors engineering personnel to support successful delivery.

What you'll do

• Evaluate customer requirements and communicate platform impacts, cost, schedule, and technical risks
• contribute to product requirements
• review proposals, specifications, and interface control documents
• define system requirements and specifications
• support proposal designs and estimates
• ensure integration meets performance, schedule, and budget targets
• review engineering changes and maintain configuration baselines
• mentor engineers
• resolve technical issues with program managers and customers
• create requirements, design, and test documentation
• coordinate priorities across departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief engineer

systems engineering

requirements development

system integration

technical leadership

aerospace and defense

moorpark ca

aerovironment

salary $170,000–$272,000 per year

domestic travel up to 25%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, 15 years of engineering design or development experience, and 3 years of project management experience. The posting states domestic travel up to 25%. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, a 9/80 schedule, and paid holiday shutdown.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.