Chief Engineer, Software
AeroVironment, Inc.7 days ago
Melbourne, FL, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$155k - $247k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, architect, and implement software for complex robotic and aerospace systems.
- Lead the technical development of real-time, high-reliability software and networking solutions for uncrewed systems.
- Mentor, guide, and manage a small team of software engineers.
- Support software product roadmaps, project schedules, budgets, proposal estimates, and delivery commitments.
- Support testing and demonstrations of software components and integrated systems.
- Create software design documentation, technical reports, and presentation inputs for customers and stakeholders.
- Develop and improve software processes and coding standards.
- Collaborate with software developers to design and reuse software across programs.
- Contribute to software design, coding, documentation, and testing using the Scrum Framework.
- Build productive internal and external working relationships and operate with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in software engineering or a related field.
- Strong software engineering skills and proficiency in C/C++, Java, Golang, and/or Python.
- Sound understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and development workflows.
- Experience writing unit tests and debugging code.
- Familiarity with Ubuntu and/or CentOS Linux operating systems.
- Familiarity with source-code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git, as well as IDEs and debuggers.
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL is a plus.
- Demonstrated mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, listening, and collaboration skills.
- U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required under the stated ITAR requirements; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
- Office-based work arrangement with the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Regular, full-time worker status.
About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment builds small unmanned aircraft systems, loitering munitions (e.g., Switchblade), and related software, sensors, and services for U.S. and allied defense agencies. The public company (NASDAQ: AVAV), founded in 1971 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, sells hardware, training, and lifecycle support, with widely fielded systems such as Raven, Puma, and Wasp. It also offers autonomy and robotic technologies used in reconnaissance, targeting, and force protection missions.