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AV · 5 days ago

Software Engineer - Clearance required

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain secure, mission-critical software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable applications that support mission operations.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Researching new technologies, understanding emerging challenges to mission critical solutions and quick reaction problem identification and resolutions
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following secure coding best practices
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
Integrate software with existing systems, APIs, and data sources
Support software throughout the full lifecycle, including enhancements, maintanence, and troubleshooting
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Work within agile or hybrid development environments

Qualification

Software EngineeringSecure CodingProgramming LanguagesAgile MethodologiesFront-end FrameworksBack-end DevelopmentCloud EnvironmentsContainerization ToolsDevSecOps PracticesLinux/Unix ScriptingProblem-solving SkillsTeam CollaborationTechnical Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in the field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering
Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Python, or Javascript
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SLDC) and agile methodologies
Experience developing software in secure or regulated environments
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly
An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Preferred

Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
Back-end development experience using Spring Boot, .NET, Node.js, or Django
Familiarity with cloud and hybrid environments including AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with agile development tools including Jira and Confluence
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub)
Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Bash, Powershell)

Benefits

Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown

Company

At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.68B
2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M

Leadership Team

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Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
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Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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