Director of Engineering, Directed Energy Systems

AeroVironment
📍 Albuquerque, NM, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 01, 2026

Job Description

**Worker Type**

Regular

**Job Description**

**Summary**
AV Directed Energy Systems is a defense technology innovator specializing in advanced high-energy laser and directed energy weapon systems for counter-UAS, force protection, and tactical engagement missions. We serve U.S. and allied military customers with high-reliability solutions that perform in mission-critical environments. Our growth requires disciplined leadership that balances technical excellence with operational maturity.

We are hiring a **Director of Engineering** to lead our growing multidisciplinary engineering team. This position blends strong people and organizational leadership (60%) with technical oversight and strategic input (40%), supporting complex defense programs and driving a culture of excellence. You will manage engineering staff, define and enforce policies and procedures, and ensure successful execution of Directed Energy-based product development and delivery.

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Job Details

  • Location Albuquerque, NM
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 01, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 06, 2026