Directed Energy Materials Planning Associate Analyst

Job overview

The Directed Energy Materials Planning Associate Analyst role is onsite in Albuquerque, NM, in an office and manufacturing environment. The salary range is $51,500–$87,500 per year. AeroVironment develops defense and autonomous systems, and this role supports its Directed Energy Division. The analyst coordinates program inventory, material planning, and production execution to reduce material risks and avoid schedule delays. By maintaining schedules and work orders and working across manufacturing, engineering, and procurement, the role helps keep production activities aligned with program priorities.

What you'll do

• Maintain production schedules in coordination with program master schedules
• create work orders for material kits
• communicate material lead times and inventory risks
• align procedures across support groups and databases
• coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, technicians, and procurement on production routing
• monitor procurement metrics and work-in-process builds
• update material and work-order status
• investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions
• coordinate priorities and expedite production activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

materials planning associate analyst

directed energy

supply chain

inventory planning

production scheduling

work orders

erp

albuquerque nm

aerovironment

$51,500–$87,500/year

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, and flexible work schedule options
• some programs may offer a 9/80 schedule and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Requires an associate's degree or project certification and 1–2 years of relevant experience. U.S. citizenship is required for government programs; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance is required. May require 10% travel.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.