Senior Software Engineer
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Minneapolis, MN, USASenior
Base Salary
$105k - $160k/yr
Responsibilities
- Implement and optimize computer vision and perception algorithms in C++ for low-SWaP embedded processors.
- Configure CMake and modern C++ build systems and integrate software into unmanned aerial systems.
- Write unit tests, validate software, debug code, and support component and integrated-system testing.
- Develop software designs, technical documentation, technical reports, and customer presentation inputs.
- Derive algorithm designs from software requirements and collaborate with developers and customers to reuse software across programs.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers and contribute to process improvement.
- Deliver work according to project schedules, budgets, coding standards, and software process requirements.
- Support benchtop testing, demonstrations, and operationally relevant field experimentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in software engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency in C/C++, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and software development workflows.
- Experience with CMake, modern C++ build systems, Python, Ubuntu and/or CentOS Linux, unit testing, and debugging.
- Familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as Git, IDEs, and debuggers.
- Experience with DDS, gRPC, and Rust is preferred.
- Understanding of machine learning and computer vision concepts and demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required; applicants must be willing to work on government contracts and obtain a DoD security clearance.
- Willingness to travel within the continental U.S. frequently, at 50% or more.
- Willingness to obtain or already hold an FAA Part 107 certification for operating small UAS.
- Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, ownership, and teamwork skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
- Regular full-time employment with frequent domestic travel and work supporting government contracts.
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.