Worker Type Regular Job Description
Job Summary The primary role of the Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain web-based software applications that support national defense missions. You'll contribute across the full development lifecycle and support backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that enable visualizations, analytics, and operational tools.
Position Responsibilities Build and maintain web applications and backend services using Java and Python. Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external data sources. Debug and correct software defects while optimizing performance. Contribute to DevOps workflows and CI/CD automation. Write and maintain technical documentation, tests, and release notes. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define and refine features.
Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Java, Python, and frameworks like Spring Boot or Flask. Experience with Git, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), and virtualized development environments. Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines.
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Familiarity with ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Redis, or ArangoDB. Experience integrating streaming data frameworks like Kafka or Flink. Exposure to batch analytics, machine learning pipelines, or AWS.
Salary Range $140,000 - $170,000
Clearance Level Top Secret with Poly 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.
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.
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.
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.
Awards and Recognition Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Join Us 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.
U.S. Citizenship Required
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.
We offer our employees full medical, dental, vision benefits all beginning day 1 of employment. For more details visit: www.myavbenefits.com
Paid time off: 2 weeks vacation, plus paid company holiday shut down Dec. 25 - Jan 1.
9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
A fun and collaborative work environment encouraging personal growth and creative innovation; AV is a tech start-up with stability.