Junior Software Engineer

AeroVironment•Jessup, MD

15d•$83,500 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and analyze low-level software, applications, and embedded systems across both Windows and Unix environments. Working closely with modern DevOps practices and continuous integration pipelines, you will build software drivers, process signals, and analyze operating system architectures to support critical mission requirements. This is an ideal role for an entry- to mid-level engineer looking to deepen their technical skills in C, C++, and Python within a high-impact cyber engineering context.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
0–4 years of experience developing applications for Windows and Unix-based systems.
Proficiency in C, C++, and Python (experience with C# or Java is a plus).
Hands-on experience or familiarity with deployment and build tools such as Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
Exposure to continuous integration and deployment workflows using tools like Jenkins or Bamboo.
Basic understanding of computer hardware architecture and low-level software interaction.
An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Responsibilities

Develop software drivers, desktop applications, and client/server applications for Windows and Unix platforms.
Design and implement low-level embedded software using primary languages including C, C++, and Python.
Analyze operating systems, computer hardware architectures, and interfaces to perform signal processing and system evaluation.
Collaborate on DevOps processes by building and deploying infrastructure technologies.
Support CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated testing, integration, and continuous deployment of software releases.