Principal Missile HW Integration Lead Security Clearance

Position: Principal Missile HW Integration Lead with Security Clearance
Worker Type Regular

Job Description Principal Missile Hardware Integration Lead

Location:

Huntsville, AL/Tucson,AZ

Position Overview:

AV is seeking a Principal Missile Hardware Integration Lead to support development, integration, and production transition of the Next Generation Counter-UAS Missile (NGCM) program. This role will serve as the mechanical architecture and producibility authority responsible for integrating effector subsystems into a fieldable All-Up-Round (AUR) configuration capable of meeting performance, weight, and cost objectives as the program transitions from prototype development into Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP).
The selected candidate will lead hardware integration efforts across missile mechanical systems including deployable mechanisms, control actuation systems (CAS), structural airframe components, electro-mechanical subsystems, and launcher interface hardware. This role will work across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations to ensure subsystem designs are production-ready and aligned with NGCM Average Unit Production Cost (AUPC) targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as mechanical integration lead for NGCM effector hardware across guidance, control, propulsion, and structural subsystems

• Own missile mechanical architecture trades impacting weight, packaging, producibility, and manufacturability

• Lead integration of deployable subsystems including wing and tail mechanisms and control actuation systems

• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives to reduce AUR assembly time and unit cost

• Support supplier hardware integration including tolerance stack-ups and subsystem interface management

• Conduct structural and thermal assessments to ensure survivability in shock, vibration, and operational environments

• Lead hardware design reviews including drawing release, GD&T compliance, and configuration management

• Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to resolve producibility issues impacting rate production

• Support CAMs and program leadership in managing cost, schedule, and technical performance

• Assist in transitioning NGCM from prototype builds to LRIP production configurations

• Mentor junior engineers in missile hardware design, manufacturing processes, and integration rigor

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 15+ years of experience in missile, aerospace, or defense hardware development

• Experience in mechanical design and integration of missile flight hardware including:
o Flight control mechanisms
o Deployable wing or tail systems
o Pyrotechnic or electro-mechanical actuators

• Demonstrated experience supporting development of producible missile or UAV systems

• Experience performing structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis of complex assemblies

• Working knowledge of GD&T and configuration management principles

• Experience working with external suppliers to improve hardware manufacturability

• Experience transitioning prototype hardware to production environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting hypersonic, cruise missile, or C-UAS interceptor programs

• Background in manufacturing or CNC machining processes

• Experience implementing Product Data Management (PDM) protocols

• Familiarity with CAD platforms such as Creo, CATIA, or Solid Works

• Experience integrating ruggedized hardware for mobile or tactical platforms Clearance Level Secret The salary range for this role is: $168,000 - $237,825 Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes…