Software Engineer
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Huntsville, AL, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$75k - $114k/yr
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, develop, document, test, and validate software systems and applications.
- Participate in software design reviews and follow the defined software lifecycle and coding standards.
- Support algorithm design from detailed software requirements and reuse developed software across multiple programs.
- Write unit tests, debug code, and contribute to process improvement efforts.
- Deliver work according to agreed completion dates, project schedules, and budgets.
- Collaborate with multiple software development teams and provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
- Work under moderate supervision in a continuous learning environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 2–5 years of relevant Windows or Linux application software development experience.
- Object-oriented design experience and expertise in C#/.NET, C++, and/or Qt.
- Expertise in Unity development, unit testing, and debugging code.
- Experience with formal, structured software lifecycle development and Agile software development process management.
- Demonstrated mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with SVN, Git, IDEs, and debuggers.
- Understanding of data structures, databases, operating systems, system design, and basic networking.
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, CIGI real-time image generator experience, and experience with UAS, drones, or robotics.
- Ability to travel occasionally and meet ITAR/EAR eligibility requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
- Office-based work requiring prolonged periods of sitting and standing, with occasional travel.
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.