Junior Software Engineer

AeroVironment, Inc.; Georgetown (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design, develop, and analyze low-level software, embedded systems, and desktop applications across Windows and Unix, participating in DevOps practices and CI pipelines.

This is an ideal entry- to mid-level role to deepen skills in C, C++, and Python within a high-impact cyber engineering context. Ideal candidates will have a BS in a technical field, 0–4 years of experience, and hands-on

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or 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 hardware architecture and low-level software interaction.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop software drivers, desktop applications, and client/server apps for Windows and Unix.
• Design and implement low-level embedded software in C, C++, and Python.
• Analyze OS and hardware architectures for signal processing and system evaluation.
• Collaborate on DevOps processes by building and deploying infrastructure technologies.
• Support CI/CD pipelines to enable automated testing, integration, and deployment.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Windows

Unix

DevOps

CI/CD

Education

BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

Artifactory

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and analyze low-level software, applications, and embedded systems across both Windows and Unix environments. Working closely with modern DevOps practices and continuous integration pipelines, you will build software drivers, process signals, and analyze operating system architectures to support critical mission requirements. This is an ideal role for an entry- to mid-level engineer looking to deepen their technical skills in C, C++, and Python within a high-impact cyber engineering context.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop software drivers, desktop applications, and client/server applications for Windows and Unix platforms.
• Design and implement low-level embedded software using primary languages including 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.

Basic 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 or familiarity with deployment and build tools such as Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
• Exposure to continuous integration and deployment workflows using tools like Jenkins or Bamboo.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware architecture and low-level software interaction.
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Salary Range

Salary Range: $83,500 - $180,000 The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

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. See 22 CFR § 120.15.

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.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

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