Software Engineer

AeroVironment • Jessup, MD

20d

About The Position

The Software Engineer will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced DevOps pipelines and high‑performance computing environments that support C++ and Python applications. This position blends deep Kubernetes expertise, GPU optimization, automated testing, and cross‑team collaboration to ensure reliable, scalable, and mission‑ready software systems. The engineer will troubleshoot complex issues, enhance system performance, and contribute to the evolution of modern, containerized software architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field is required or equivalent experience
• 20+ years’ experience designing, developing, and implementing software solutions.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technical landscape.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across technical and leadership teams.
• Experience with GPU/CUDA development for performance‑critical applications.
• Familiarity with message queues and communication protocols in distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Linux system programming and development environments.
• Understanding of RF signal analysis or satellite communications and the ability to apply these concepts in software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities for diagnosing complex system issues.
• Top Secret with Poly clearance
• ITAR Requirement: This 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.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize GPU resources for performance‑critical workloads using CUDA or related technologies.
• Design and maintain DevOps pipelines for C++ and Python applications, including Kubernetes deployments, Helm chart creation, and pod configuration.
• Identify and resolve software defects using effective debugging and troubleshooting techniques.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
• Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability, scalability, and security across environments.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for designs, processes, and interfaces to support long‑term project continuity.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams—including system architects and project managers—to ensure timely, requirement‑aligned software delivery.

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.
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

What This Job Offers

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