Software Engineer (Apps), I
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
San Diego, CA, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$67k - $102k/yr
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, develop, debug, test, deploy, and maintain software systems and applications.
- Code, simulate, integrate, and validate software for enhancements and new products.
- Write modular, reusable, testable, and scalable code along with unit tests.
- Participate in software design reviews and derive algorithm designs from detailed requirements.
- Support the full software development life cycle and follow the company software development process.
- Use JIRA to maintain work logs and task status.
- Collaborate with software developers, other engineering disciplines, and multiple program teams.
- Document and test software and contribute to system design with guidance from senior engineers.
- Deliver work according to estimated completion dates, project schedules, and budgets.
- Occasionally travel locally and work in office and manufacturing environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 0–2 years of relevant Windows or Linux application software development experience.
- Object-oriented design experience and proficiency in one or more of C#/.NET, Java, C++, or Web UI.
- Familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git.
- Experience writing unit tests, using an IDE, and applying basic debugging techniques.
- Understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, databases, and operating systems, with demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills.
- Preferred qualifications include Qt, test-driven development, Android, iOS, React/Redux web development, and basic networking knowledge.
- Must be willing to travel locally occasionally and work on government contracts.
- Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR rules or be eligible for an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
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.