Senior Software Engineer
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Centreville, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$105k - $160k/yr
Responsibilities
- Implement and optimize computer vision and perception algorithms in C/C++ for low-SWaP embedded processors.
- Configure CMake and modern C++ build systems and support software deployment to unmanned systems.
- Write unit tests, validate software, debug code, and support benchtop testing, demonstrations, and operational field experimentation.
- Develop software design documentation, technical reports, and presentation inputs for customers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with software developers, external developers, and customers to design reusable software across programs.
- Contribute to requirements-driven algorithm design, process improvements, coding standards, and Scrum-based development.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers and deliver work according to project schedules and budgets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or physics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 5–8 years of relevant software engineering or related experience.
- Strong C/C++ software engineering skills, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and development workflows.
- Experience with CMake, modern C++ build systems, Python tooling and scripting, Ubuntu and/or CentOS, unit testing, and debugging.
- Preferred experience with DDS, gRPC, and Rust.
- Familiarity with Git, IDEs, debuggers, machine learning concepts, and computer vision concepts.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required; an active clearance is a plus.
- Willingness to work on government contracts and travel within the continental United States up to 20%.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
- Regular full-time position with occasional travel within the continental United States, up to 20%.
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.