Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Simi Valley, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$147k - $224k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize software algorithms, REST endpoints, database schemas, and user interface components.
- Develop and integrate software build automation, testing, quality, security validation, and deployment processes.
- Troubleshoot software build, integration, deployment, and configuration issues.
- Write software design documentation, technical reports, unit tests, and code following established standards.
- Collaborate with software, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure personnel on cloud architecture and reusable development tools.
- Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to process improvement while meeting project schedules and budgets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- At least 5–8 years of relevant experience in software engineering, software automation, cloud architecture, DevSecOps, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Java, Golang, and/or Python, with knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and development workflows.
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and Ubuntu and/or CentOS Linux operating systems.
- Experience with software build automation, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and security checks in software development workflows is desirable.
- Experience with unit testing, debugging, source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git, IDEs, and debuggers.
- U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required under ITAR requirements; ability to obtain at least a Secret-level security clearance is required.
- Demonstrated mathematical, analytical, communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
- Occasional travel may be required, and the role involves working in an office environment.
- The position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency under ITAR requirements and may require export-license approval.
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.