Software Engineer (EMB) I
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Moorpark, CA, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$67k - $102k/yr
Responsibilities
- Write and test software integrating sensors and embedded processors into aircraft, payloads, software-defined radios, and robotic systems.
- Design, implement, document, debug, and enhance software for prototypes and products.
- Support system requirements, test plans, diagnostic tools, validation testing, certification, and transition of development software to production.
- Assist with hardware selection and recommendations for processing, memory, and storage requirements.
- Develop rapid prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations while estimating development effort and scope.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams, design reviews, and flight or field testing.
- Maintain software configuration control and follow the company’s software development process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience and experience troubleshooting systems.
- Proficiency with Python, C, C++11, C++ STL, and/or OpenCL.
- Knowledge of Visual Studio, Eclipse, or a similar IDE and defect tracking tools.
- Experience with RS-485, RS-232, CAN, I2C, SPI, and USB protocols.
- Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills.
- Preferred experience with STM32 processors, RTOS systems such as µC/OS and FreeRTOS, Video4Linux, Ubuntu Linux kernels, Linux/ARM drivers, and Robot Operating System.
- Basic electronics knowledge and laboratory equipment experience are preferred.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, teamwork, initiative, and communication skills are required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown.
- Periodic travel may be required to approved flying locations, and the role may involve irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and field-test environments.
- The position requires qualification as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR rules or approval for an applicable export license.
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.