Software Engineer - Clearance required

AeroVironment • Annapolis Junction, MD

3d • $118,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The primary role of the Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain secure, misison critical software solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers and analysts, to deliver scalable, high-quality applications that support mission operations.

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
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience with one or more programing languages such as Java, C++, C#, Python, or Javascript
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SLDC) and agile methodologies
• Experience developing software in secure or regulated environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communciate technical concepts clearly
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Nice To Haves

• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Back-end development experience using Spring Boot, .NET, Node.js, or Django
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid environments including AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with agile development tools including Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub)
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Bash, Powershell)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Researching new technologies, understanding emerging challenges to mission critical solutions and quick reaction problem identification and resolutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following secure coding best practices
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
• Integrate software with existing systems, APIs, and data sources
• Support software throughout the full lifecycle, including enhancements, maintanence, and troubleshooting
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
• Work within agile or hybrid development environments

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees