Lead Software Engineer - Mentorship & Impact in Agile

BlueHalo; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and test software for new products, including cloud-based tools, within a fast-paced Agile environment.

You will collaborate with engineers, plan architecture and mentor junior team members. This role requires 8–12 years of Windows or Linux application experience, strong object‑oriented design and proficiency in C#/.NET, Java, or C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development. Object Oriented Design experience is required
• Expertise in one of the following: C# .Net, Java, C++, and/or Web UI
• Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code
• Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process
• Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
• Demonstrated familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git as well as familiarity with IDEs and debuggers
• Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)

Responsibilities

• Works within a defined software life cycle development process
• Understands the requirements and process. Participates in and leads software design reviews
• Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements
• Implements coding according to coding standard. Writes a unique test, and validate software according to the process. Contributes to process improvement efforts
• Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
• Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
• Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs
• Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Demonstrates methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Object oriented design

Unit testing

Team mentoring

Agile methodology

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / CS / EE / Math / Physics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

C# / .NET

Java

C++

Web UI

SVN

Git

IDEs & debuggers

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and test software for new products, including cloud-based tools, within a fast-paced Agile environment.

You will collaborate with engineers, plan architecture and mentor junior team members. This role requires 8–12 years of Windows or Linux application experience, strong object‑oriented design and proficiency in C#/.NET, Java, or C++.