# System Engineer

Hiring organization: [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/fbc818a3-200d-454c-a4a5-3dc3573c2104

Listed on AeroVironment's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Jessup, MD
- Salary: 102000 – 153000 USD per year

## Summary

A Systems Engineer will maintain and secure complex client/server environments while managing automation, compliance, and infrastructure in a mission-focused defense contracting setting. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable with Windows/Linux administration, networking, containerization, and the security clearance requirements of defense work.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

Active Directory, Docker, Group Policy, Kubernetes, LDAP, Linux, Microsoft Windows, System Administration, Vulnerability Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years in a systems engineering role
- Strong system administration experience across Windows and Linux
- Deep knowledge of security compliance frameworks
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Arista networking devices
- Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, and Group Policy
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerization
- Knowledge of security protocols and vulnerability management
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- U.S. person status for ITAR/EAR compliance

## Nice to have

- Experience escalating and communicating critical issues to management

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/420-National-Business-Parkway-Jessup-MD/System-Engineer_6572