Junior Software Engineer - Defense Tech (C++, Python)

AV; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401K with company matching

a 9/80 work schedule

a paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to support NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will develop and maintain multiple code repositories for data analysis tools used in intelligence production, with technologies spanning C++, Python, and TypeScript.

Responsibilities include enhancing code bases on Windows and Linux, participating in design reviews, and writing tests in a collaborative team environment. U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/Math or related field.
• 0–3 years of software design, development, coding, testing, and debugging.
• Knowledge of web/service-based design, programming, and requirements.
• Programming languages include C++, Python, and Go.
• Familiarity with Git repositories and version control.
• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain code bases on Windows and Linux.
• Participate in software design meetings and reviews.
• Collaborate with other developers in a team environment.
• Implement unit tests and assist in functional test execution.

Skills

C++

Python

Go

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or a closely related technical field

Tools

Git

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to support NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will develop and maintain multiple code repositories for data analysis tools used in intelligence production, with technologies spanning C++, Python, and TypeScript.

Responsibilities include enhancing code bases on Windows and Linux, participating in design reviews, and writing tests in a collaborative team environment. U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility required.