Software Development Engineer
AeroVironment, Inc.4 months ago
Herndon, VA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$84k - $209k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and evolve applications using sound software engineering principles.
- Code and test high-quality software in a responsive team environment with changing requirements.
- Develop and deploy solutions using AWS tools and services.
- Analyze, design, and implement solutions autonomously for well-defined problems.
- Support documentation, software process control, and process improvement activities.
- Lead small tasks in coordination with other technical resources.
- Enhance software to reduce operating time and improve efficiency while addressing accessibility concerns.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience is required.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline may substitute for 4 years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for 6 years, and a Ph.D. may substitute for 7 years.
- Experience developing and deploying solutions using AWS tools and services is required.
- Experience working in a small team practicing Agile methodologies is required.
- Desired qualifications include AWS Cloud experience, AWS certifications, application maintenance experience, accessibility experience, and CI/CD experience.
- Experience with some of Git, Selenium, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, React, Tailwind, TypeScript, JavaScript, NestJS, Scala, Akka, FluxCD, Playwright, and Go is desired.
- Applicants must provide documentation verifying U.S. person status for ITAR/EAR compliance; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship.
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule based in Chantilly, VA, with at least three days per week at the sponsor facility and two days remote.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered.
- 401(k) with company matching is offered.
- A 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown are provided.
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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.