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Continental

Product Engineer II

AL · On-site

Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, FAA Regulations and related specifications. * Coordinate activities concerned with ...

AeroVironment

Contracts Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$87.70K - $117.30K/yr

... engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, manufacturing, as required. * Liaison with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and other audit agencies. Additionally ...

AeroVironment

Contracts Manager

Huntsville, AL · Hybrid

$87.70K - $117.30K/yr

... engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, manufacturing, as required. * Liaison with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and other audit agencies. May serve as ...

DCS CORPORATION

Contracts Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$64.30K - $77.80K/yr

In this role, you will draft complete Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs) for weapon system development, production, sustainment and engineering services contracts for high-dollar efforts. The ...

DCS Corp

Contracts Analyst

Huntsville, AL

$68K - $82.30K/yr

In this role, you will draft complete Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs) for weapon system development, production, sustainment and engineering services contracts for high-dollar efforts. The ...

DCS Corporation

Contracts Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$68K - $82.30K/yr

In this role, you will draft complete Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs) for weapon system development, production, sustainment and engineering services contracts for high-dollar efforts. The ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Product Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Product Developer, you need expertise in product design, prototyping, project management, and a solid background in engineering or industrial design, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with CAD software, rapid prototyping tools, and knowledge of product lifecycle management systems are typically essential, along with certifications such as PMP or Agile methodologies. Strong communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills help you effectively collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams while adapting to shifting project requirements. These skills are crucial for delivering innovative, market-ready products on time and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

How does a Contract Product Developer typically collaborate with client teams during a project?

As a Contract Product Developer, you will frequently collaborate with client teams through regular meetings, progress updates, and feedback sessions. You may work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to ensure that project specifications are met and that the product aligns with the client's vision. Maintaining clear communication and adapting to each client's workflow are essential for success in this role. Effective collaboration helps address challenges quickly and ensures that deliverables are completed on time.

What is a Contract Product Developer?

A Contract Product Developer is a professional who is hired on a temporary basis to design, develop, and sometimes help launch new products for a company. Unlike full-time employees, contract product developers work under a specific agreement or contract, often for a set period or project. They bring specialized expertise to assist businesses in bringing products from concept to reality, often working with cross-functional teams such as engineering, marketing, and design. This role is common in industries like technology, consumer goods, and manufacturing, where innovation and rapid product development are essential.

What is the difference between Contract Product Developer vs Contract Software Engineer?

AspectContract Product DeveloperContract Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in product design, engineering, or related field; industry certificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field; coding certifications
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with product teams, designers, and marketing; involved in product lifecycleWorks primarily with development teams; focuses on coding, testing, and deployment
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, manufacturing firmsSoftware firms, IT departments, tech startups

Contract Product Developers focus on designing and developing products, often combining technical and user experience skills, while Contract Software Engineers primarily write and test code. Both roles are common in tech industries but differ in scope and daily tasks.

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Product Engineer - NGCM

Product Engineer - NGCM

AeroVironment, Inc.

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
As a Product Engineer at AV, you will sustain engineering support for UAV and missile systems for military and commercial applications. This includes design modifications of structural components, electro-mechanical assemblies, payloads, ground equipment, launching systems, flight control actuators, prototype hardware development, performing design verification testing, and configuration management of
products.
Position Responsibilities
  • Sustains engineering support related to a product line.
  • Manages product line configuration and change orders in Agile PLM system.
  • Understands product design and features, to be familiar with the manufacturing process. Understands customer performance and configuration requirements for product.
  • Acts as a technical point of contact for ongoing support and change initiation, including managing manufacturing and customer issues escalated to engineering.
  • Assists in proposal & report writing, review of contracts for production orders.
  • Helps coordinate the transition for new products and product variants into production.
  • Coordinates the release and update of engineering design documentation, operator manuals, bill of materials, manufacturing procedures, product acceptance test procedures, and production tooling and test equipment.
  • Coordinates development, testing and release of product improvements and variants in cooperation with product line manager, design engineers and project managers.
  • Provides component obsolescence management for the product line.
  • Provides customer support for failure analysis, field bulletin technical content, general product information.
  • Works with suppliers, purchasing and planning to ensure resolution of technical issues that impact production.
  • Develops & maintains manufacturing drawings and bills of materials for components and assemblies using industry drafting standards, supporting design reviews, assisting project managers with the planning and scheduling of engineering work, and supporting manufacturing & suppliers with the production of mechanical components & assemblies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Lean Six Sigma experience or Green Belt certification.
  • 2 - 5 years of related experience in a similar role, including experience in an engineering design. environment, including support of products in production.
  • Experience with unmanned air vehicles a plus RF, digital, and communications electronics design Electronics manufacturing troubleshooting PCB layout, schematics and assembly's Design/drafting/CAD (Altium), including ASME Y14 drawing standards.
  • Ability to solve basic structural dynamics problems.
  • Strong understanding of configuration management principles.
  • Understand General Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics, material properties, electronics, systems, software.
  • Understand requirements for building of production assemblies, including documentation for use on production floor.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate across technical disciplines and organizations, including program management, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers and customers.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with office software and computer based productivity tools.
  • Active Secret security clearance.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
  • Agile PLM data management system product configuration management standards (MILHDBK- 61A, EIA-649-B).
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contributes to meeting project cost and schedule.
  • Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Typically performs multiple tasks on one project. Completes tasks within schedule and budget.
  • Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
  • Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
  • Demonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and strong communication skills.
  • Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Physical Demands
  • Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
  • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
  • Requires frequent travel to support working with suppliers, resolving product issues, participating in system tests, and supporting customers

Clearance Level
Secret
The salary range for this role is:
$74,500 - $105,525
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 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.
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.
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
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