AV Space Technologies Elite Hiring Event – Invite Only (On-Site Interviews)

April 23, 2026 Full Time Workday
Worker Type Regular Job Description AV is hosting an exclusive, invite-only engineering hiring event designed to connect top technical talent with our engineering leaders and hiring teams. This in-person event will offer on-site interviews, real-time feedback, and the opportunity to learn more about our teams, projects, and culture. What to Expect On-site interviews with hiring managers and engineering leaders Opportunities across multiple engineering disciplines Networking with recruiters and team members Insight into our mission, technology, and growth opportunities Who Should Attend This event is by invitation only and intended for experienced engineers who: Have been pre-screened by our Talent Acquisition team Meet the qualifications for one or more of our open engineering roles Are interested in contributing to impactful, mission-driven work What to bring Proof of U.S. Citizenship Resume Engineering Opportunities May Include Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Aerospace / Aeromechanical Engineering (Specific roles will be discussed during the interview process.) Event Details Location: On-site (details shared with invited candidates) Format: In-person interviews Attendance: Invite only How to Participate Interested candidates must be invited to attend. If you’ve been contacted by our recruiting team, please follow the instructions in your invitation to confirm your attendance. Not invited yet? Submit your resume at [email protected] to be considered for this and future events. Clearance Level No Clearance 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 under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed. What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR About AV: AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV. Careers at AeroVironment
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How to Get Hired at AeroVironment

  • AeroVironment is the iconic Switchblade loitering munition maker plus a deep portfolio of small UAS (Puma, Raven, Wasp, JUMP 20, VAPOR) — applying without understanding the product line signals you haven't done your homework.
  • ITAR and the US person requirement gate essentially every engineering and most non-engineering roles. If you are not a US citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee, AeroVironment is generally not a viable employer.
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