Lead Software Engineer
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Huntsville, AL, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$112k - $170k/yr
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, develop, test, debug, and validate software systems, applications, enhancements, and new products.
- Lead software design reviews and create software design documentation according to established process requirements.
- Implement code according to coding standards and support algorithm design from detailed software requirements.
- Work within the software development lifecycle, contribute to process improvements, and deliver work according to schedules and budgets.
- Collaborate with multiple software development teams to reuse software across programs.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers and coordinate activities of other personnel when assigned as team lead.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 8–12 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development.
- Required experience with object-oriented design and expertise in C#/.NET, Java, C++, and/or Web UI.
- Experience writing unit tests, debugging code, and working with formal software lifecycles and Agile software development processes.
- Familiarity with source-code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git, along with IDEs and debuggers.
- Demonstrated mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree; Android, iOS, or React/Redux development experience; FitNesse experience; and experience with UAS, drones, or robotics.
- Must be willing to travel locally occasionally and meet applicable ITAR/EAR, U.S. person, export-license, citizenship, and potential security-clearance requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown.
- Office-based work environment with occasional local travel.
- Employment is subject to ITAR/EAR eligibility and may require U.S. citizenship or the ability to obtain a security clearance.
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.