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The role focuses on cloud-based application architecture, secure software development practices, development automation, and the integration of software quality and security throughout the software development lifecycle.\nDuties/ Responsibilities:\nImplements and optimizes algorithms and software, including REST endpoints, relational database schemas, and user interface components.\nSupports testing, security validation, and demonstration of components and integrated systems. Develops documentation, technical reports, and provides report inputs for presentation to customers and other stakeholders.\nSupports the identification and resolution of software build, integration, deployment, and configuration issues.\nCreates software design documentation according to software process requirements and guidance from Senior Engineers.\nImplements coding according to coding standards. Writes a unique test and validates software according to the process.\nContributes to software quality, automation, and process-improvement efforts. Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule and budget.\nSupports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements. Works closely with other software developers and, as appropriate, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure personnel to design and reuse developed software and development tools to support different programs. Operates in a continuous learning environment under moderate supervision. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.\nWorks on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.\nExercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal and external working relationships.\nOther duties as assigned.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.\nMinimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in software engineering, software automation, cloud architecture, DevSecOps, or a related field.\nStrong software engineering skills with proficiency in C/C++, Java, Golang, and/or Python languages, including a sound understanding of common data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and development workflows.\nExperience with software build automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, or integrating automated testing and security checks into software-development workflows is desirable.\nExperience with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL or MySQL. Experience with Ubuntu and/or CentOS Linux operating systems.\nAdditional Requirements\nWith guidance from senior engineers, be able to contribute in the design, coding, documenting, and testing of software using the Scrum Framework.\nDemonstrates the ability to balance development velocity, software quality, security, reliability, and operational requirements when making engineering decisions.\nExperienced writing unit tests and debugging code.\nDemonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required.\nDemonstrated familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git, as well as familiarity with IDEs and debuggers.\nDemonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small-group settings.\nDemonstrates understanding of the system design and cloud architecture on which one is working and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system.\nAble to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.\nDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.\nTakes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.\nIs committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.\nHas effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.\nFocuses on teamwork and collaboration and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests.\nPhysical Demands\nAbility to work in an office environment. (Constant)\nRequired to stand and sit for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard. (Frequent)\n Special Requirements\nU.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) required, per ITAR definition.\nWillingness to travel. (Occasionally)\nAbility to obtain at minimum Secret level security clearance.\nClearance Level\nNo ClearanceThe salary range for this role is:\n$147,000 - $224,250AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.\nITAR Requirement:\nThis position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the 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. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.\nBenefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.\nWe also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.\nPrincipals only need apply. NO agencies please.\nAbout AV:\nAV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.\nWe don’t just build defense technology-we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.\nFounded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.\nIf you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there’s no better place to do it than AV.\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. 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