Entry-Level Software Engineer

avav; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AV’s Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET) Department is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to support NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will write and maintain multiple source code repositories for data analysis tools to support the production of technical intelligence products for warfighters, senior decision-makers, and the Intelligence Community.

Technologies used include C++, Python, and TypeScript.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or closely related field.
• 0-3 years of software design, development, coding, testing, and debugging.
• Knowledge in web/service-based design, programming, and requirements.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS3, and HTML5 and third‑party libraries such as Angular or React JS.
• Knowledge of server-side programming languages such as C++, Python, and Go.
• Familiarity using Git to manage code repositories.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain existing code bases for multiple applications and websites on both Windows and Linux environments.
• Participate in software design meetings and reviews.
• Work with other software developers in a team environment.
• Implement unit tests and participate in functional test plan execution.

Skills

Teamwork

Agile methodologies

Web design basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Math

Tools

Git

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

PostgreSQL

Angular

React JS

C++

Python

Go

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

AV’s Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET) Department is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to support NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will write and maintain multiple source code repositories for data analysis tools to support the production of technical intelligence products for warfighters, senior decision-makers, and the Intelligence Community. Technologies used in this position can range from languages such as C++, Python, and TypeScript.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain existing code bases for multiple applications and websites on both the Windows and Linux environments.
• Participating in software design meetings and reviews.
• Working with other software developers in a team environment.
• Implementing unit tests and participating in functional test plan execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or a closely related technical field.
• 0-3 years of experience in software design, development, coding, testing, and debugging.
• Knowledge in web/service-based design, programming, and requirements.
• Knowledge in front-end technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS3, and HTML5 and third‑party libraries such as Angular or React JS.
• Knowledge of server-side programming languages such as C++, Python, and Go.
• Familiarity using Git to manage code repositories.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with test‑driven development such as Agile and Scrum, and in full‑cycle development.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containers.
• Familiarity with document stores like Elasticsearch and SQL stores such as PostgreSQL.
• Active TS/SCI clearance level.

Competencies & Work Environment

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in multiple code bases and support multiple tools simultaneously.

ITAR Requirement

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"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

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. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

EEO/AA Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.