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System/Software Analyst

AV
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Redstone Arsenal, AL, USA
Sep 20, 2026

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

Software-Systems Analyst

Summary

The Systems Simulation, Software and Integration Directorate (S3I) Government Systems Integration Laboratory (G-SIL) supports the acquisition, integration, test, and evaluation of technologies developed for the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires (PAE Fires)Integrated FiresMission Command (IFMC) and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).

The G-SIL is a government-owned Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) integration and test facility staffed by Army civilians and contractor personnel from multiple organizations. The Software/System Analyst will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software, and operational test professionals to plan, execute, analyze, and report on real-time test events and experiments.

The position will support testing and analysis of evolving IBCS Major End Items (MEIs), adapted weapons and sensors, interfaces within the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) system of systems, and interfaces with other Army and Joint systems across live and virtual test environments.

The successful candidate will apply software analysis, simulation, systems integration, and test-analysisexpertiseto evaluate system performance,identifydefects and limitations, assess mission impacts, and communicate findings to government leadership and technical stakeholders. Familiarity with Army Air and Missile Defense systems, operational concepts, and doctrine is highly preferred. Strong written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills arerequired.

Position Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the functional capabilities of the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) family of systems against Agile features, user stories, requirements, and Interface Control Documentation (ICDs).

  • Conduct operational readiness and system-performance assessments of IBCS and integrated Army radars, weapons, anduplinkers, including LTAMDS, IFPC, RIG-360, Sentinel A4, ALPS, and other integrated systems.

  • Develop and execute test cases and provide technical direction for the preparation of test stimulirequiredto evaluate system capabilities and mission scenarios.

  • Perform verification and validation of simulation tools used for test-stimulus preparation, real-time instrumentation, post-processing of data logs, and analysis.Identifyand recommend new tools and methodologies as testing requirements evolve.

  • Analyze and support the integration of IBCS Foreign Military Sales (FMS) software builds with foreign sensors and weapons,identifyingintegration issues, system limitations, and potential mission impacts.

  • Independently analyze test data and results; review analysis performed by other team members; reconcile discrepancies; and develop technically sound conclusions and recommendations.

  • Conduct operational test and fielding analyses for deployed IBCS Army units and assess system performance against operational requirements.

  • Document software and system defects, limitations, and anomalies in JIRA and communicate significant issues to appropriate technical working groups.

  • Develop technical analysis findings, presentations, and briefings for government leadership and the PAE Fires Joint Data Analysis community.

  • Collaborate with hardware, software, systems engineering, and operational test personnel to resolve technical issues and support successful execution of integrated test events.

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant military experience. 

  • 5+ years of experience in software analysis, simulation, systems integration, test, or a related technical discipline. 

  • Experience analyzing software or system test results. 

  • Ability to communicate technical findings and mission risks to senior leadership. 

  • Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications. 

  • U.S. citizenship. 

  • Ability to obtain andmaintaina DoD Secret clearance. 

Preferred

  • Experience with IBCS, Patriot, THAAD, Sentinel, Aegis, LTAMDS, IFPC, or related Air and Missile Defense systems. 

  • Operational experience with Patriot or other Army Air Defense systems. 

  • Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting/analysis tools. 

  • Experience with tactical operations, Air Battle Management, Air Defense Tactics, or Joint Kill Chain procedures. 

  • Patriot Master Gunner/Top Gun certification. 

  • Table VIII certification. 

  • Battalion or Brigade Standardization Officer experience. 

  • Experience developing defense plans and presenting senior-level Courses of Action (COAs).


Clearance Level

Secret

The salary range for this role is:

$80,500 - $123,000

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

U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Job ID

8671
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