Software Engineer (Level 1)

AeroVironment • Annapolis Junction, MD

23h • $190,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Software Engineer (Level 1) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems. This includes working on processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems. In this role, you will work individually or as part of a team to review and test software components, resolve software problem reports, and utilize appropriate software development and design methodologies. This role provides specific input to the software components of system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and the use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) or Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development.

Requirements

• 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
• Seven (7) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Requirements & Design: Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements. Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• System Integration: Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Debugging & Maintenance: Debug existing software and correct defects. Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve its performance,.
• Database Development: Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces and queries.
• Algorithm Development: Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Testing: Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Documentation: Write or review software and system documentation.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as a team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
• Process Improvement: Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.

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.

What This Job Offers

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