Software Engineer

at Aerovironment

308 Sentinel Drive, Annapolis Junction, United StatesOn-site

Python Java Docker Kubernetes MongoDB Redis Next.js aws elasticsearch kafka

Requirements

Responsibilities Build and maintain web applications and backend services using Java and Python Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external data sources Debug and correct software defects while optimizing performance Contribute to DevOps workflows and CI/CD automation Write and maintain technical documentation, tests, and release notes Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define and refine features Basic
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 5+ years of relevant
experience Proficiency in Java, Python, and frameworks like Spring Boot or Flask
Experience with Git, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), and virtualized development environments Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines An active TS/SCI with Polygraph Other
Qualifications & Desired Competencies Familiarity with ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Redis, or ArangoDB
Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

Benefits

Experience integrating streaming data frameworks like Kafka or Flink Exposure to batch analytics, machine learning pipelines, or AWS Salary Range: $140,000 – $170,000 The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

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Worker Type Regular Job Description Job Summary The primary role of the Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain web-based software applications that support national defense missions.

You’ll contribute across the full development lifecycle and support backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that enable visualizations, analytics, and operational tools. Position

Clearance Level Top Secret with Poly ITAR Requirement: T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).

requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.

A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years.

Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR U.S.

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