Software Engineer I-1

AeroVironment isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, and the mission-obsessed. As the premier autonomous-systems company in the U.S., we deliver breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.

About the role

As a Software Engineer I (Embedded), you will work with and be mentored by a talented group of engineers in a fast-moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this entry-level role, you will 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.
• Support the full life-cycle of product including design, coding, debugging, test, deployment, and maintenance.
• Code, simulate, integrate, and validate software.
• Write quality code that is modular, reusable, testable, and scalable.
• Write unit tests to test code you've written.
• Participate in software design reviews.
• Deliver work on time according to estimated completion dates and project schedule & budget.
• Support and derive algorithm design from detailed software requirements.
• Use JIRA to keep an accurate work log and status of all tasks.
• Work closely with multiple teams of software developers supporting different programs.
• Follow AV's software development process to develop quality code under general supervision.
• Work on problems of limited scope.
• Operate in a continuous learning environment under moderate supervision.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines.
• With guidance from senior engineers, contribute to the design, coding, documenting, and testing of software using the Scrum Framework.
• Demonstrate understanding of the system design you are working on and the role that assigned tasks play in the system.
• Demonstrate strong listening, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Develop and enhance professional expertise.
• Demonstrate ability to research and re-engineer to propose alternate solutions to issues.
• Excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Display strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Take ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Commit to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Use effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Focus on teamwork, collaboration, and put the success of the team above your own interests.

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 is required; Qt experience is a plus.
• Expertise in one of the following: C# .Net, Java, C++, and/or Web UI.
• Demonstrated familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git.
• Experience writing unit tests, using an IDE, and understanding basic debugging techniques.
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, databases, and operating systems.
• Willingness to travel locally (occasionally).

Skills

• Experience with test-driven development is preferred.
• Experience with Android, iOS, or React/Redux web development is preferred.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of networking is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing 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).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $60,500 - $92,500. 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.

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.