Aspiring Embedded Software Engineer – C/C++, Python

AeroVironment, Inc.; Jessup, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

A Junior Software Engineer role at AeroVironment, Inc. focuses on designing, developing, and analyzing low-level software and embedded systems across Windows and Unix environments.

You will work within DevOps practices and CI pipelines to build drivers, process signals, and evaluate OS architectures in a high-impact cyber engineering context. The position emphasizes entry- to mid-level responsibilities in C, C++, and Python, with exposure to tools like Docker, Artifactory, Terraform, Ansible,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–4 years of experience developing applications for Windows and Unix-based systems.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python (experience with C# or Java is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with deployment/build tools such as Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
• Exposure to CI/CD workflows using Jenkins or Bamboo.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware architecture and low-level software interaction.
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop software drivers, desktop applications, and client/server applications for Windows and Unix platforms.
• Design and implement low-level embedded software using C, C++, and Python.
• Analyze operating systems, computer hardware architectures, and interfaces to perform signal processing and system evaluation.
• Collaborate on DevOps processes by building and deploying infrastructure technologies.
• Support CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated testing, integration, and continuous deployment of software releases.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or related technical discipline

Tools

Artifactory

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

A Junior Software Engineer role at AeroVironment, Inc. focuses on designing, developing, and analyzing low-level software and embedded systems across Windows and Unix environments.

You will work within DevOps practices and CI pipelines to build drivers, process signals, and evaluate OS architectures in a high-impact cyber engineering context. The position emphasizes entry- to mid-level responsibilities in C, C++, and Python, with exposure to tools like Docker, Artifactory, Terraform, Ansible,