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AeroVironment jobs and careers

Simi Valley, CA

As of November 12, 2026, AeroVironment has 411 open roles in 19 cities.

Hiring in 19 cities
411Open roles
33Posted in the last 7 days
$104kAverage listed base pay
$584kHighest listed base pay

About AeroVironment

AeroVironment, Inc. is an American technology company in Monrovia, California, and Simi Valley, California, that is primarily involved in energy systems, electric vehicle systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Founded in 1971 by Paul B. MacCready and Jr.

Founded
1971
Employees
1,001 to 5,000
Total funding
$159M
Headquarters
Simi Valley
Hiring in
19 cities

Leadership

The top of AeroVironment's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

WNPhoto of Wahid Nawabi

Wahid Nawabi

Chairman, President & CEO

671 reports

SNPhoto of Scott Newbern

Scott Newbern

VP & CTO

229 reports

BT

Brad T.

Chief Operating Officer

177 reports

KMPhoto of Kevin McDonnell

Kevin McDonnell

SVP & CFO

61 reports

ANPhoto of Archana Nirwan

Archana Nirwan

Chief People Officer

51 reports

BTPhoto of Brad Truesdell

Brad Truesdell

SVP of Global Sales, Business Development & Inside Sales Operations

50 reports

MBPhoto of Melissa Brown

Melissa Brown

SVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

26 reports

RBPhoto of Rene Bardorf

Rene Bardorf

VP of Marketing & Communications

17 reports

SBPhoto of Scott Bowman

Scott Bowman

Chief Technology Officer

16 reports

Open roles at AeroVironment 411

AeroVironment jobs: common questions

Is AeroVironment hiring right now?
Yes. AeroVironment has 411 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.
Where is AeroVironment hiring?
AeroVironment is hiring in 19 cities. The most open roles are in Albuquerque (68), Simi Valley (64) and Moorpark (34).
How much does AeroVironment pay?
Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at AeroVironment is $104k a year, and the highest is $584k.
Where is AeroVironment headquartered?
AeroVironment is headquartered in Simi Valley, CA and was founded in 1971.
Who leads AeroVironment?
Wahid Nawabi, Chairman, President & CEO, is at the top of AeroVironment's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at AeroVironment?
Pick a role on AeroVironment's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on AeroVironment's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.