Senior Software Engineer (Apps)

AeroVironment isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, and the mission-obsessed. As a Sr. Software Engineer (Applications), you’ll work with and be mentored by a talented group of engineers in a fast-moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this role, you’ll plan, design, develop, and test software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools.

Responsibilities

• Work within a defined software life cycle development process, understanding the requirements and process.
• Participate in and lead software design reviews, creating software design documentation according to software process requirements.
• Implement coding according to coding standards, write unit tests, and validate software according to the process.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts and deliver work on time according to agreed completion dates, project schedule, and budget.
• Support and derive algorithm design from detailed software requirements.
• Work closely with multiple teams of software developers, reusing developed software to support different programs.
• Operate in a continuous learning environment and provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Demonstrate methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development.
• Object-Oriented Design experience is required.
• Expertise in one of the following: C# .Net, Java, C++, and/or Web UI.
• Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code.
• Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process.
• Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management.
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git, as well as familiarity with IDEs and debuggers.
• Willingness to travel locally (occasionally).

Qualifications

• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with Android, iOS, or React/Redux web development is preferred.
• Experience with FitNesse test framework is preferred, as is experience with UAS, drones, or robotics.
• Demonstrates understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, database, and operating systems. Basic knowledge of networking is preferred.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing skills to communicate in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Understands the system design you’re working on and the role that assigned tasks play in the system.
• 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.
• Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and puts the success of the team above one’s own interests.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (constant).
• Required to stand and sit for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent).

This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or be eligible for an export license. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $111,500 – $170,000. AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.

About AeroVironment: AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.