Careers at AeroVironment

Here, Every Day is Extraordinary

AV is a team of the world’s brightest minds determined to solve some of its toughest challenges.

The innovative solutions we bring to life for our customers make an impact on the world and make life anything but ordinary around the office.

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Seize your Opportunity

AV brings the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a high-tech start-up to the resources and reputation of a company that’s been innovating for 50+ years.

We’re always looking for imaginative, collaborative, and hard-working people to join our team. People who share our values, are eager to define the future of technology, and want to see projects through from concepts to completion.

Great Challenges for Great Minds

AV hires the brightest minds from diverse areas of expertise to push beyond what’s possible and deliver for our customers.

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Building Culture and Community

Whether at work or play, we live our values and embrace the community inside and outside our walls.

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Real-World Experience

Gain hands-on experience and invaluable mentorship at one of the country’s most innovative companies as an AV Summer Intern.

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What we Offer

Our team members enjoy comprehensive benefits and compensation, flexible schedules, and guided growth opportunities.

Wellbeing

Medical/Dental/Vision
9/80 Schedule
Life Insurance
Disability

Time Off

Discretionary Time Off
Parental/Maternal Leave
Leave of Absence
Military Leave

Plan for the Future

401(K) Matching
Health Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts

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"Mix large aerospace with Silicon Valley startup and you get what AeroVironment is and that unique mix is something that makes it extremely exciting and unique in the industry. There’s no other company really like it in the industry."

Brian Young

"I love being a part of the AV family, where people truly care about the company and each other. I enjoy the constant challenge of the variety of work I do and learning something new every day - no day for me at AV is like any other. It’s exciting to come to work each day and be a part of the innovative and creative work that we do and see how our products help our customers."

Melissa Brown

"AeroVironment has supported my wellness and work-life balance with its flexible work schedule. I really appreciate the 90/80 schedule; it allows me to participate in my local community."

Mike James

"AeroVironment is a great place to work for me because of the people. Teamwork is tremendous and our people are driven by passion to achieve awe-inspiring results."

Scott Newbern

"I thrive in the dynamic, challenging, and exciting UAS market. I’m proud to be part of the AV team who is leading the way with multi-domain unmanned solutions that are helping to address our customers' most critical challenges and making a difference both in and out of this world. It is truly inspiring."

Shane Hastings

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AV hires the brightest minds from diverse areas of expertise to push beyond what’s possible and deliver for our customers. If you are ready to help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, we want to meet you.

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Workplace Notices

AeroVironment is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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