Software Engineer I-2

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.

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

• Works within a defined software life cycle development process.
• Supports the full life-cycle of product including design, coding, debugging, test, deployment, and maintenance.
• Codes, simulates, integrates, and validates software.
• Writes quality code that is modular, reusable, testable, and scalable.
• Writes unit tests to test code you've written.
• Participates in software design reviews.
• Delivers work on time according to estimated completion dates and project schedule & budget.
• Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements.
• Uses JIRA to keep an accurate work log and status of all tasks.
• Works closely with multiple teams of software developers supporting different programs.
• Follows AV's software development process to develop quality code under general supervision.
• Works on problems of limited scope.
• Operates in a continuous learning environment under moderate supervision.
• Works closely with other engineering disciplines.
• With guidance from senior engineers, contributes to the design, coding, documenting, and testing software using the Scrum Framework.
• Demonstrates understanding of the system design you are working on and the role that assigned tasks play in the system.
• Demonstrates strong listening, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Develops and enhances professional expertise.
• Demonstrates ability to research and re-engineer to propose alternate solutions to issues.
• 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.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Experienced writing unit tests, using an IDE, and understanding basic debugging techniques.
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required.
• Demonstrated understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, database, 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.
• 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 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.

Benefits

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

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). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or be a person approved for an export license by the governing agency. A "U.S. person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed—the best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., 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. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.