Software Engineer I (Applications)

AeroVironment • Simi Valley, CA

8d • $79,037 - $112,035

About The Position

As a Software Engineer I (Applications), one works with and is mentored by a talented group of engineers in a fast moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this entry level role, one plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development.
• Object Oriented Design experience a must; Qt experience is a plus.
• Expertise in one of the following: C# .Net, Java, C++, and Kotlin
• Demonstrated aptitude in user experience (UX) and user interface design.
• Demonstrated familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git
• Experienced writing unit tests, using an IDE and understanding basic debugging techniques
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
• Demonstrated understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, database, and operating systems.
• Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)
• ITAR U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with test-driven development is preferred
• Experience with Android, iOS, or React/Redux web development is preferred
• Familiar with the Java Native Interface (JNI)
• Exposure to, or usage of, UI Design tools such as FIGMA
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of networking is preferred
• With guidance from senior engineers, one contributes to the design, coding, documenting and testing software using the Scrum Framework
• Demonstrates understanding of the system design one is working on and understand the role that assigned tasks play in the system
• Demonstrates strong listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group setting
• Develops and enhances professional expertise.
• Demonstrates ability to research and re-engineer to propose alternate solutions to issues.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

• Works within a defined software life cycle development process
• Supports the full life-cycle of product including design, coding, debugging, test, deployment and maintenance
• Codes, simulates, integrates and validates software.
• Writes quality code that is modular, reusable, testable, and scalable.
• Writes unit tests to test code you've written.
• Participates in software design reviews
• Delivers work on time according to estimated completion dates and project schedule & budget
• Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
• Uses JIRA to keep an accurate work log and status of all tasks.
• Works closely with multiple teams of software developers supporting different programs
• Follows AV's software development process to develop quality code under general supervision
• Works on problems of limited scope.
• Operate in a continuous learning environment under moderate supervision
• Works closely with other engineering disciplines
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level