Software Engineer
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Moorpark, CA, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$82k - $125k/yr
Responsibilities
- Work within the defined software lifecycle development process.
- Understand requirements and participate in software design reviews.
- Create software design documentation and implement code according to standards.
- Write tests, validate software, debug code, and contribute to process improvement.
- Support algorithm design based on detailed software requirements.
- Collaborate with multiple software development teams and reuse developed software across programs.
- Deliver work according to completion dates, project schedules, and budgets.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
- Contribute to software design, coding, documentation, and testing using the Scrum framework.
- Build productive internal and external working relationships while working under moderate supervision.
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 experience in Windows or Linux application software development.
- Object-oriented design experience and expertise in C#/.NET, Java, C++, and/or Web UI.
- Experience writing unit tests, debugging code, and working with formal software lifecycle development processes.
- Experience with Agile software development process management.
- Mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git, as well as IDEs and debuggers.
- Understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, databases, operating systems, system design, and basic networking.
- Preferred advanced degree or experience with Android, iOS, React/Redux, FitNesse, UAS, drones, or robotics.
- Willingness to travel locally occasionally.
- Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements 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 benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown.
- Office-based work environment with occasional local travel.
- Work may require compliance with ITAR/EAR restrictions, government contracts, and security-clearance eligibility.
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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.