JOB DESCRIPTION

For over 50 years, AeroVironment has been a leader in advanced technologies and diverse innovations that have redefined how the world drives, flies, and connects.

If you thrive on a culture of relentless problem-solving and invention, and want to work for a global front-runner where you tackle real-world challenges, then AeroVironment is the place for you.

Come join our group of innovative thinkers and discover how collaborative efforts produce extraordinary products that touch lives around the world. You can be a part of the team that developed these firsts: a controlled human-powered aircraft, the modern consumer electric car, a tiny hummingbird-like drone and a helicopter that flew on Mars. We also set flight records in near-space with our solar-powered aircraft and we re-shaped the battlefield with portable, hand-held, tactical drones and loitering munitions. We have cemented our reputation around the world and in record books as unrivaled technological pioneers, including seven innovative vehicles in the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

While engineering for the future is what we do, we are ever-mindful of our strong commitment to purpose - to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. The products and solutions we provide our customers help to save lives and contribute to a more sustainable environment.

Join us to help push beyond the realm of the possible with such future-defining technologies as robotics, sensors, software analytics and connectivity to generate ever-more meaningful actionable intelligence for our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

SUMMARY

The Configuration Management Intern will work as a member of AeroVironment’s Engineering Services Configuration and Data Management (CDM) team and perform duties appropriate to one's area of study and experience. CDM exercises AV standard processes and tools to establish and maintain consistency of AV’s product configuration information. This team works directly with Engineering to implement releases and changes to our products.

To qualify for a CDM Internship, one must be a Sophomore or Junior in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline, and possess a desire for continuous improvement, creative solutions, and working with people in a team environment.

You will have real responsibilities and opportunities to use CDM processes and enterprise data management applications to assist in managing our product’s configurations, including Bills of Material, Drawings, and Build Procedures. You will work closely with your team and customers to balance work and execute efficiently, and you’ll get a firsthand view of AV’s product development and engineering process. And all this surrounded by the most interesting products in the aerospace industry.

Your AeroVironment internship will challenge you, stimulate you and provide you with real-world experience at one of America's most innovative and creative tech companies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Move the needle. Use your hands-on knowledge and skills t o contribute to your team and to AV’s engineering process.

• Improve yourself. Receive one on one training with other members of our team in real world situations and get exposure to the development of industry leading products.

• Help others. Partner with our internal customers (Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Drafting, etc.) to enable them to execute changes to our products.

• Work directly with tools such as Oracle PLM.

• Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)

• Currently enrolled Sophomore or Junior pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business, Information Technology, or a related degree

• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Office 365 application experience

• Familiar with the discipline of Configuration Management and/or Technical Data Management

• Experience reading engineering drawings.

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Focuses on teamwork and collaboration , and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in an office and at home (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant)

The salary range for this role is:

$20 - $31

AeroVironment 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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their 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.

AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) is a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems. Building on 50 years of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, network connectivity, high altitude pseudo-satellites, and unmanned ground vehicles.