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Petaluma Hiring Event
- AeroVironment (Petaluma, CA)
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Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Engineering the future!
Now Hiring – Interview On Site at Our Hiring Event
**Date & Time:** February 10th; 4pm-7pm
**Location:** Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma; 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954
Meet the team from **AV** at the upcoming hiring event! We’re excited to connect with talented professionals who are interested in learning more about our company, our cutting-edge work, and our open career opportunities. Recruiters and hiring managers will be on site to answer questions and conduct **same-day interviews** for select roles.
Why Attend
+ Learn about our mission, culture, and long-term growth opportunities
+ Speak directly with engineers, leaders, and recruiters
+ Interview on site for open positions
Current Open Positions
Engineering
+ Flight Test Engineer III
+ Sr. Software Development Engineer
+ Sr. Mechanical Engineer
+ Sr. Electrical Engineer
+ Sr. Mechanical Engineer
+ Electrical Engineer III
+ Aeromechanical Engineer III
Manufacturing & Production
+ Chief Engineer, Production
+ Manufacturing Engineer III
+ Composite Design Technician, Sr.
+ Production Tech / Composite Fabricator II
+ Electronics Technician / Avionics Technician II
Supply Chain & Operations
+ Material Planner III
+ Material Control Specialist III
+ Production Control Clerk II
+ Buyer, Sr.
Field & Training
+ Field Service Representative Instructor I
Who Should Attend
+ Entry-level, mid-level, and senior professionals
+ Candidates with experience in aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, avionics, or supply chain
+ Individuals seeking hands-on, mission-driven work in a fast-paced environment
What to Bring
+ Multiple copies of your resume
+ Government-issued ID
+ Readiness to interview
How to Participate
**No appointment required** . Walk-ins welcome.
RSVP by applying to this post or at [email protected]
We look forward to meeting you and discussing how your skills can make an impact at AV.
Clearance Level
No Clearance
ITAR Requirement:
_T_ _his 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 (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)
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