Full-Stack Software Engineer

avav; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Nine-eighty work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to design, build, and enhance mission-critical software systems across front-end, back-end, and UI.

Join a team tackling analytics, real-time systems, and large-scale data tasks while ensuring performance and reliability. The role requires a BS in CS, 3+ years of hands-on experience, experience with MongoDB, React, Spring Boot, and Docker/Kubernetes, plus TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field; or equivalent education/experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Experience with MongoDB or similar databases.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Apply today’s best practices in software development with modern frameworks.
• Build full-stack solutions across frontend, backend, and UI.
• Collaborate with customers and end-users to implement changes that improve usability and impact.
• Provide input on hardware/software trade-offs and integration of COTS/GOTS solutions.
• Review, test, and document software components to meet design requirements.

Skills

React

Spring Boot

CI/CD pipelines

Machine Learning exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Job description

Worker Type: Regular

Summary

The primary role of the Full-Stack Software Engineer is to help design, build, and enhance mission-critical software systems. This is your chance to work on complex, diverse projects that range from processing-intensive analytics and novel algorithm development to real-time systems and large-scale data manipulation. You’ll collaborate with a team of innovators, contribute to system design decisions, and ensure our solutions meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Position Responsibilities

• Apply today’s best practices in software development, leveraging cutting-edge frameworks and methodologies.
• Build full-stack solutions across frontend, backend, and UI, tailored to mission needs.
• Partner with customers and end-users to implement changes that improve usability and impact.
• Provide input on hardware/software trade-offs, reuse strategies, and integration of COTS/GOTS solutions.
• Review, test, and document software components to meet design requirements and resolve issues.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, and experience.
• Minimum 3+ years’ related hands‑on software development experience.
• Experience with MongoDB or similar database technologies.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience in UI development with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Backend development experience with Spring Boot.
• Containerization experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Exposure to machine learning and AI development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build tools.

Physical Demands

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

Salary Range

$100,000 - $210,000. The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Official compensation depends on level, responsibilities, location, experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to International Traffic Alloys Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants will be asked to provide documentation verifying U.S. person status. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a nine‑eighty work schedule, and paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our benefit offerings, visit http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Company Information

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971, we have been at the leading edge of technical innovation for over 45 years.

We develop small UAS and tactical missile systems that deliver actionable intelligence to our customers.

EEO Statement

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.